Beyond iLok: Advanced Code Protection and Cryptography for the Next Generation
Protecting the next generation of applications, plug-ins, and AI models.
You may know PACE Anti-Piracy as “the iLok company,” as well as the parent company of JUCE and ADC, but behind iLok lies four decades of world-class software security. Celebrating our 40th anniversary, PACE continues to evolve its mission: building trust between developers and users through advanced cryptography, anti-reverse engineering technology, and white-box protection.
In this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes of PACE’s security architecture — from the foundations of White-Box Works and Fusion to the upcoming Fusion 6 release. We’ll explore new advancements in native code hardening, obfuscation, and anti-tamper defenses, along with a look at Fusion AI, our latest innovation for protecting embedded AI models.
Join us for a deep dive into how PACE’s suite of tools helps developers secure applications, plug-ins, and AI systems — ensuring your software is used exactly as you intended. We’ll wrap up with a live Fusion Insight demo and a Q&A on practical approaches to modern software protection.
Neal Michie
Ryan Wardell
Ryan Wardell is an audio enthusiast who somehow survived years of navigating corporate cubicles, zoom calls and boardroom slide decks without completely losing his soul. With an extensive background in product development, QA, product design, and product management, Ryan managed to help deliver game-changing releases of Pro Tools at Avid and even helped Universal Audio embrace native plugins (yeah, you're welcome). He also had the privilege (or curse, depending on the day) of bringing LUNA to market. He loves turning concepts into real-world tools musicians actually use.
These days, Ryan splits his time between PACE and his own audio plugin and app startup, Storybored. When he is not buried in his laptop you'll find Ryan creating music, making espresso and practicing his latte art or looking for someone to talk kpop with him. 🙂
Bob Brown