Protected code is a software program that identifies its source and carries a digital certificate attesting to its authenticity.

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Protected code refers to software that is safeguarded against unauthorized access or modification, typically through encryption or other security measures, not necessarily to software that identifies its source or carries a digital certificate for authenticity. Digital certificates are used for verifying the authenticity of the software source but are not what defines code as "protected."

Protected Code Is a Software Program That Identifies Its Source