🔒 SECURITY GUIDE

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Complete guide to PDF security. Learn how to protect your PDF documents with passwords, encryption, redaction, and other security measures. Best practices for secure PDF handling.

PDF Security Levels

Basic Security

Password protection and basic access controls

Advanced Security

Encryption, digital signatures, and advanced controls

Content Security

Redaction, watermarking, and content protection

Security Threats

Common PDF security threats and vulnerabilities

Best Practices

Industry best practices for PDF security

Security Audit

How to audit and test PDF security

PDF Security Methods

Password Protection

Require a password to open or modify the PDF

Basic Level

Use case: General document protection

Available Tools:

Add Password
Remove Password

Encryption

Encrypt PDF content with AES-256 encryption

Advanced Level

Use case: Sensitive document protection

Available Tools:

PDF Encryption
Decrypt PDF

Digital Signatures

Add digital signatures for authenticity and integrity

Advanced Level

Use case: Legal and official documents

Available Tools:

Add Signature
Verify Signature

Redaction

Permanently remove sensitive information

Content Level

Use case: Remove confidential data

Available Tools:

Redact PDF
Secure Redaction

Watermarking

Add visible or invisible watermarks

Content Level

Use case: Document ownership and tracking

Available Tools:

Add Watermark
Remove Watermark

Access Controls

Control printing, copying, and editing permissions

Advanced Level

Use case: Restrict document usage

Available Tools:

Set Permissions
Modify Permissions

PDF Security Checklist

✅ Security Checklist

Use strong passwords (12+ characters)
Enable AES-256 encryption
Set appropriate permissions
Remove sensitive metadata
Use digital signatures when needed
Regular security audits
Keep software updated

❌ Security Mistakes

Using weak or common passwords
Sharing passwords via email
Not removing sensitive metadata
Using outdated encryption methods
Not setting proper permissions
Ignoring security updates
Not backing up secure documents

PDF Security Tools

Add Password

Protect PDF with password

Remove Password

Unlock protected PDF

Redact PDF

Remove sensitive information

Add Watermark

Add security watermark

Related Resources

Encryption Guide

Learn about PDF encryption

Password Security

Best practices for passwords

Security Threats

Common PDF security risks

Security Audit

Test your PDF security

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