---
title: IsProtected
framework: VideoDriverKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [driverkit 27.0+]
path: videodriverkit/iouservideobox/isprotected
---

# IsProtected

A Boolean value indicating if box is protected.

## Declaration

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

## Discussion

Discussion The object’s work queue synchronizes access to the value.

## See Also

### Managing protection state

- [SetIsProtected](videodriverkit/iouservideobox/setisprotected.md)