Content theft and leaks can happen at any point along the value chain. Content protection systems and associated data must be continuously monitored to identify new attack vectors. It is key to incorporate innovative technology to address the challenges presented by the ever-evolving piracy landscape.
What is pirated?
Production
Pre-Release Content
Short Clips
Dailies for film or tv eps
Set pictures
Plot Spoilers
Distribution
Trailers
Short Clips
Full film or tv eps
Live Broadcast/Sports
Delivery
Full film or tv eps
Live Broadcasts/Sports
Consumption
Full film or tv eps
Live Broadcasts/Sports
How is content leaked or stolen?
Production
Hacking of Production Cloud
Theft of Employee Credentials
Employee Leaks or Theft
Distribution
Intentional (or unintentional) early release of content
Hacking of distributor/operator
Distributor or operator employee leaks
Delivery
CDN token sharing
Session ID Sharing
Key distribution hacking
Device cloning/hacking
Credential Stuffing
Consumption
HDMI rips
CDN hacks
Screen record/capture
Credential Theft & Sharing
Circumvent geo-blocking
Sharing via social media
What can be done to protect content and deter piracy?
Production
Utilize a security investigations solution for platform assessments
Embed a forensic watermark to identify source of leak
Utilize an antipiracy solution to continuously find & report/enforce leaks
Distribution
Utilize a security investigations solution for platform assessments
Embed a forensic watermark to pinpoint security weaknesses
Utilize an antipiracy solution to continuously find & report/enforce leaks
Delivery
Generate keys for content encryption and administer content usage rules with Digital Rights Management (DRM) or multi-DRM
Concurrent stream management
Embed a forensic watermark to identify the subscriber
CDN access revocation
Consumption
Utilize session token authentication
Geo-blocking by country; automatic VPN & proxy detection
Concurrent stream management
Embed a forensic watermark to identify subscriber/broadcaster to immediately disrupt pirated streams
Fingerprint content for rapid discovery, validation & removal of piracy
Which cybersecurity & anti-piracy solution can help?
