Irdeto adds High-Frequency Key Cycling to satisfy sports rights holders
Irdeto has introduced a feature called High-Frequency Key Cycling in its cloud-based DRM service Irdeto Control to meet the stricter security requirements of sports rights holders.
Some key points:
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The feature allows streaming services to frequently rotate encryption keys at the DRM level, shrinking the window for piracy risk (like key extraction or CDN leeching).
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It works with existing video platforms, so providers don’t need to change their workflows to adopt it.
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Irdeto Control supports major DRM systems (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady), is cloud-based, serves over 200 customers, and handles more than 15 billion DRM transactions monthly.
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The idea is that repeated authentication (because of more frequent key changes) disrupts unauthorized streams, degrading the pirate experience and pushing users toward legal options.
