# Verify the Security Device Is Installed

You must have a Cognex security device installed to run VisionPro and VisionPro-based applications. Use the Cogtool utility to verify the hardware detects the Cognex security key. Enter the following at a command prompt:

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    cogtool --print | more

If you have a Cognex security device installed, the output begins with something like the following.

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    There is 1 Cognex Security device installed.

      Cognex Security Key v8
        Serial Number: 3-4346701
        Device: Wibu CmStick/C, FW 4.05, FAC: 1
                Certified Time: 2018-04-03.00:22: