DRM and content security for set-top boxes
Shipments of IP set-top boxes will grow at a CAGR of 37.1% through the end of 2012. These shipments will represent revenues of $3 billion. IP + Digital Terrestrial hybrid STBs are expected to comprise 30% of shipments in 2012 with HD DVR boxes nearing 35% (Source: IMS Research)
Premium television and Video-on-Demand services are prime targets
for content piracy. Set-top boxes (STB) and their associated
conditional access systems (CAS) and digital rights management (DRM)
technologies are under constant threat from device tampering, software
security breaches and hacker attacks that can significantly impact
the reputation and bottom line for both manufacturers and operators.
These risks are compounded by the fact that today’s consumers
expect more from their content service providers. The “couch-based” consumption
of real-time premium video is evolving to include time-shifted and
on-demand services accessible from personal computers, portable media
players and multiple TV’s. These new distribution models and
services are driving new requirements into the cable, satellite and
IPTV set-top boxes and as a result creating new and unique security
challenges for the set-top box manufacturer.
Are your security measures and content protection mechanisms
keeping pace with the evolving STB Market?
Software vendors and STB platform OEMs are developing next-generation
set-top boxes to meet future operator and customer requirements. These
new requirements are constantly evolving, requiring new codecs, alternative
delivery mechanisms, increasing quality of service (QoS) levels,
more comprehensive remote management capabilities, broader DRM and
device support, and enhanced security measures. Perpetually
redeploying new set-top boxes to meet these changing requirements
is not an feasible option.
Software-based security from Cloakware offers distinct advantages
over hardware-centric security approaches, providing STB OEM’s
with greater flexibility to update, modify and manage their installed
base devices while ensuring the security model evolves as new services
are deployed.
Do you to need secure a hybrid set top box to enable the
delivery of traditional operator-based as well as internet-based
premium content?
Multi-mode hybrid set-top boxes are now being developed to fulfill
consumer demand to receive traditional (cable/satellite/terrestrial
broadcast) as well as IP-based Internet content. The rapid
pace of STB innovation is resulting in more service offerings, but
poses both challenges and opportunities to the service provider.
Understanding the architectural tradeoffs and implications of securing
multi-mode hybrid set-top boxes is Cloakware’s strength. To
help OEMs define an effective security strategy, Cloakware provides
a range of consulting, training and development services to accelerate
all phases of the security development lifecycle.
Do you need a secure DRM bridging solution to ensure interoperability
for multi-room TV and PC connectivity?
Studies show that more consumers are spending
time online for entertainment than viewing TV traditionally.
Media business models are changing as consumer entertainment
choices expand beyond STB to include PCs, cell phones and
other portable media devices. Technology
providers are beginning to enable operators to expand content delivery
to multiple screens throughout the digital home, creating synergies
between the set top box and these other devices.
Cloakware is a leader in ensuring software security
remains intact on vulnerable devices in the digital home environment.
For OEMs seeking a simple way to quickly add DRM functionality to
their design, Cloakware provides pre-secured solutions based on WMDRM-PD,
Marlin, OMA DRM 2.0, DTCP-IP, DVB-CPCM and other emerging standards.
For proprietary DRMs, developers can use Cloakware Security Suite
to protect their software to fulfill DRM compliance and robustness
requirements.
- Does your next set-top box require cross-platform capabilities?
- As the proliferation of digital media and penetration of home
networks converge, more opportunities than ever exist for operators
to place themselves squarely in the center of consumers’ digital
lifestyle. Developing the next generation of intelligent set-top
boxes that can store, search, manage, transcode and distribute
media throughout the home as a home entertainment server is critical.
- Cloakware development tools, pre-hardened DRM solutions
and consulting services enable STB developers to quickly and easily
address new security requirements driven by the evolution of STB
technology.
Simplifying security for next-generation set-top box manufacturers
Consumers today expect to be able to access communications and entertainment
services anytime, anywhere and on any device. When existing technologies
converge or when new technologies are brought to the market, new
vulnerabilities must be protected.
Leading OEMs around the world rely
on Cloakware to transform their devices into trusted security platforms.
Contact us to learn how we can help solve the security challenges
on your next development project.
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