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Video entertainment / Irdeto Amor

Conditional Access

A renewable content protection solution that secures broadcast and IPTV services while enabling operators to protect premium content, reduce costs and support evolving business models.

Content piracy continues to evolve, targeting broadcast and IPTV services with increasingly sophisticated attacks. Irdeto's cardless (Cloaked CA) and smart card-based Conditional Access combine renewable security, flexible deployment and future-proof cryptography to protect content, support new services and simplify operations across modern pay TV environments.

Benefits

Strengthen security and compliance

Safeguard premium content while meeting evolving industry requirements

Lower operating costs

Reduce infrastructure and operational complexity across pay TV services

Accelerate service innovation

Launch new offerings and business models faster

Scale with confidence

Support growing subscriber bases and evolving service requirements

Choose your deployment model

Choose on-premises or cloud deployment to fit your operational needs

Enhance the subscriber experience

Deliver secure, flexible viewing across premium pay TV services

Proven results

40%

Lower TCO

370M+

CA client deployments

280+

Pay TV platforms secured

24/7

Managed CAS monitoring

Certifications and recognition

Award 3
Farncombe Security Audit
Independently audited conditional access solution
Star award
MovieLabs ECP
Supports Enhanced Content Protection requirements
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Airtel Value Leader Award: Irdeto Armor and Irdeto Cloaked CA
Bharti Airtel 2019

Key features

Cloaked CA and smart cards

Deploy software-based and hardware-based security clients from a unified platform

Renewable security

Update the security clients remotely through FlexiFlash technology

Future-proof cryptography

Protect services with operator-specific keys and renewable cryptographic algorithms

Irdeto-certified chipset and hardware root of trust

Establish a hardware RoT using device-specific keys to protect premium content

Flexible business models

Support VOD, PPV, PVR, multiroom and home networking services

Anti-piracy protection

Identify and respond to unauthorized key sharing and content redistribution

How it works

Content is encrypted and protected through the Irdeto Key Management System (KMS) and Key Server before being distributed across broadcast or IPTV networks. Authorized Cloaked CA and smart card-based devices, including STBs and CI+ CAMs, provide pay-TV access while renewable security technology enables operators to update protection mechanisms, deploy new features and respond rapidly to emerging threats.

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Specifications

  • Security clients: Cloaked CA, smart card, CI+ CAM.
  • Deployment models: On-premises or cloud-based Managed CAS.
  • Networks: Broadcast, satellite, cable, terrestrial, IPTV and hybrid.
  • Key management: Centralized KMS and Key Server architecture.
  • Cryptography: Operator-specific cryptographic layers and renewable algorithms.
  • Device security: Irdeto-certified secure chipset with hardware RoT.
  • Supported services: VOD, PPV, PVR, multiroom and home networking.
  • Content protection: MovieLabs ECP and Irdeto SMP for 4K UHD.
  • Management: Over-the-air updates through FlexiFlash technology.
  • Scalability: Small networks to multi-million subscriber deployments.

Case study

Profile

Tier-1 pay TV operator delivering premium sports, movies and IPTV services.

Challenge

Protect premium content while reducing operational costs and supporting new subscriber experiences.

Solution

Deploy Irdeto Conditional Access with cardless security, renewable protection and centralized key management.

Results

Strengthened content security, reduced operating costs and enabled new revenue-generating services.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conditional Access?

A content protection technology that ensures only authorized subscribers can access broadcast and IPTV services.

Does Irdeto support both smart card and cardless deployments?

Yes. Operators can deploy either smart cards or Irdeto Cloaked CA from a unified platform.

What is Irdeto Cloaked CA (CCA)?

Irdeto Cloaked CA is Irdeto's cardless Conditional Access solution, delivering renewable content protection without the need for physical smart cards.

How does renewable security work?

FlexiFlash technology enables operators to update security clients remotely without replacing devices or cards.

Can Conditional Access support premium 4K content?

Yes. The solution supports MovieLabs ECP and Irdeto Secure Media Pipeline (SMP) for premium 4K UHD content.

What business models are supported?

The solution supports subscription services, PPV, VOD, PVR, home networking and multiroom deployments.

Does it support CI+ CAM deployments?

Yes. Irdeto Conditional Access supports CI+ CAMs for integrated digital televisions and compatible devices.

What deployment models does Irdeto Conditional Access support?

The solution supports on-premises and cloud-based Managed CAS deployments, with full system redundancy, high availability and disaster recovery.

How does the solution help reduce costs?

Cardless deployments reduce operational costs by eliminating smart card manufacturing, distribution, logistics and replacement, while simplifying operations.

Can it scale to large pay TV deployments?

Yes. The solution supports deployments ranging from smaller operators to networks with millions of subscribers.

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Content threats are constantly changing. Connect with an Irdeto specialist to protect broadcast, OTT and devices with proven, scalable security solutions.

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