StarForce Plugin for R7-Office is a document protection extension developed by StarForce Technologies. It integrates into the R7-Office environment and enables the application of digital rights management (DRM) mechanisms to office documents. The plugin allows authors and organizations to secure documents by applying encryption and usage restrictions. Once protected, documents can only be accessed according to defined licensing rules. These rules may limit actions such as editing, copying, printing, or redistributing the document. The solution is designed for controlled distribution of confidential, commercial, or licensed materials. It ensures that protected documents remain bound to authorized users or devices, even after being transferred outside a controlled network environment. The plugin works within the R7-Office interface, providing document protection options directly in the editing workflow and integrating with the StarForce protection and licensing infrastructure.

Key Features

Integration with R7-Office Direct extension inside the R7-Office application suite.

• Protection options available within the editor
• No separate file conversion process required
• Embedded into document workflow

Document Encryption Applies encryption to protect document content.

• Secures file data against unauthorized access
• Ties document to licensing conditions
• Prevents direct file extraction

Usage Restriction Policies Defines permitted actions for recipients.

• Restrict editing and modification
• Disable copy and paste
• Block printing
• Limit document access duration

License-Based Access Control Documents bound to user or device licenses.

• Activation for authorized users
• Device-based binding
• Time-limited or conditional access

Secure Distribution Support Maintains protection after distribution.

• Controlled document opening
• Verification before access
• Prevention of uncontrolled sharing

Benefits

Confidential Data Protection Ensures sensitive information remains protected.

• Reduces risk of unauthorized disclosure
• Enforces defined usage policies
• Maintains document integrity

Control Beyond Organizational Boundaries Protection remains active outside internal networks.

• License validation on recipient devices
• Continued enforcement of restrictions
• Supports secure external collaboration

Compliance and Information Governance Supports structured document security management.

• Defined document access rules
• Enforced policy compliance
• Controlled document lifecycle

Integrated Workflow Security integrated into familiar editing environment.

• No need for separate protection tools
• Applied during document creation
• Minimal disruption to user workflow