Secure Implementations of Content Protection (DRM) Schemes on Consumer Electronics Devices

Secure Implementations of Content Protection (DRM) Schemes on Consumer Electronics Devices
By David Deitcher

Today's connected devices - including web TVs and hybrid STBs - embody a new era in consumer electronics, allowing unparalleled access to content and unlimited options to consumers. In this new age of over-the-top TV (OTT-TV), device manufacturers and service providers require robust content protection schemes that are approved by studios, yet are flexible enough to support multiple business models and new use cases. The need for secure DRM implementations is real, and it is happening nowSecure and robust DRM implementation, as defined by content owners, is mandatory in order to enable premium content licensing by the service provider. Such robust implementation requires an in-depth understanding of the security vulnerabilities of today's connected devices. This White Paper explains what is required to build a secure DRM solution. . The first part of the White Paper develops a DRM threat model. The second part presents some approaches to a secure DRM solution and describes the Discretix secure DRM solution.