The rise of digital media and modern technologies has vastly raised the copyright-owning concerns of organizations and individuals. In just a few clicks of a mouse, many copyrighted images, videos and audio files get downloaded or shared without prior permission. In addition, modern techniques and tools have made it easy to convert media (mostly copyrighted) into various digital forms for easy portability and sharing. This is known as ripping, and the best possible solution to it is using DRM technology. This combines with the internet and hundreds of file-sharing tools (like Torrents) to make unauthorized large-scale distribution of copyright media…
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DRM Content Protection meaning & How to DRM Protect a Video File
A Digital Rights Management System is a system to enforce the rights of owners of digital media, software, or devices. The system controls the use of protected material by limiting the number of times a song can be played or limiting the number of copies made. Digital Rights Management or DRM content protection identifies the source or owner of the material or prevents the material transfer from one device to another. In other words, Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to the technological protection measures used to prevent unauthorized access, copying, use and distribution of copyrighted digital media and information. Various…
Online Course Hosting Platform with Security for Premium Video Content
As online learning transitions to a new normal following the pandemic, one aspect students and learners, irrespective of age, don’t want to give up is access to online courses. Whether enrolled in in-person, hybrid, or online courses, most learners now want to take more courses fully online in the future. To be successful, institutions and teachers have to meet the demand for quality online courses and provide the best viewing experience along with support services to the students. Here arises the need for a secure online course hosting platform to host, manage and deliver online courses with the necessary technological…
DRM Server Solutions with Widevine License and Apple Fairplay
A server comes from the client-server architecture of online connectivity. It is usually hardware or software that provides functionalities to a client through some devices or software. They can not only store data but also provide computational resources to clients. This relationship is established through a request and response model followed through various available ports. This model is also used to set up a DRM server to provide security solutions to clients like OTT and Online course platforms. Table Of Content: DRM server meaning and Working Who needs a DRM server solution? How to set up a DRM server Challenges…
Top DRM Products Overview as Software Service and Hardware
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a concept initially developed in the 1980s. The goal of DRM is to protect the rights of copyright holders and ensure that they get paid for their work. In 1984, the first DRM product as a system was developed, and the first commercial DRM system in 1995. The first DRM system used in a commercially distributed media product was Sega's Dreamcast, released in 1998. Table Of Content: What is meant by DRM product? Overview of a DRM Product as a System What are the different types of DRM products? Major DRM products available in the…
AWS DRM or Digital Rights Management Solution Providers & Benefits
DRM keeps the digital content secure and helps in minimising online piracy and unauthorised access to premium content. AWS DRM works in various ways, such as limiting the number of devices consuming the media, restricting how the media is loaded/downloaded and much more. DRM services are developing in response to the rise of online piracy owing to the extensive use of peer to peer exchange models. DRM restricts the file playback to users who have authenticated with a third-party DRM license server. AWS DRM does so by packaging a DRM header in the segment of the file. The DRM package…