Multimedia content protection

ABSTRACT

Multimedia content protection is a controversial topic. Content owners want to protect their rights while consumers want flexible usage, privacy and seamless content flow. In this tutorial we cover from cryptography fundamentals, to history, emerging standards, state-of-the-art approaches and live demos.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  E. Data
  E.3 DATA ENCRYPTION
      Subjects: Public key cryptosystems

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General
          Subjects: Security and protection (e.g., firewalls)

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.5 LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTING
      K.5.1 Hardware/Software Protection
          Subjects: Copyrights; Licensing
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.5 Security and Protection (D.4.6, K.4.2)
          Subjects: Authentication; Unauthorized access (e.g., hacking, phreaking)

General Terms:
Human Factors, Security, Standardization

Keywords:
AACS, CPRM, broadcast encryption, content protection, encryption, piracy, revocation, tracing, watermarking