How scalable service protection makes it easier to beat piracy

The proliferation of devices, and use of multiple delivery networks, means the attack surface for pirates targeting Pay TV services has become larger. Here, Tim Pearson, Senior Director, Product Marketing at NAGRA, explains how his company is helping operators guarantee Hollywood standard content protection across the board and achieve a holistic view of their wider service protection, while minimising operational complexity. This interview explores what scalable service protection is, including the use of cloud-based ‘as a service’ offerings, and its relevance to the modern Pay TV operator.