---
title: IsProtected
framework: audiodriverkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: audiodriverkit/iouseraudiobox/isprotected
---

# IsProtected

Returns a Boolean value that indicates if the box requires authentication before use.

## Declaration

```occ
bool IsProtected();
```

## Return Value

Return Value true if the box is protected; false otherwise.

## Discussion

Discussion This method synchronizes by using the work queue created by the object.

## See Also

### Managing Protection State

- [SetIsProtected](audiodriverkit/iouseraudiobox/setisprotected.md)