Irdeto

Irdeto is a Dutch cybersecurity company that specializes in digital platform security for media, entertainment, and other digitally delivered services. It provides software and services designed to protect online content from piracy and unauthorized access, secure video delivery, and safeguard connected devices across multiple industries. Its offerings encompass content protection and rights management through digital rights management (DRM), conditional access systems for pay-TV, watermarking for piracy detection, and device security solutions for gaming, mobile apps, and Internet of Things devices. Irdeto also provides anti-piracy services such as monitoring, enforcement support, and takedown assistance to content owners and operators.

History and scope: Irdeto traces its roots to the late 1960s in the Netherlands, where it began with encryption and conditional access technologies for pay-TV. Over subsequent decades, the company expanded into software-based security and cloud-enabled solutions, broadening its footprint to streaming platforms, broadcasters, telecom operators, and other digital-services providers. Today, Irdeto operates globally, serving pay-TV operators, streaming services, broadcasters, and gaming and technology companies with a range of security products and services.

Technology and approach: Irdeto emphasizes layered security that combines cryptographic protection, secure key management, and hardware-assisted security to defend against piracy and cyber threats. Its DRM solutions support multiple platforms and ecosystems to enable secure content delivery across devices and networks, while watermarking and device-security technologies help deter and detect illicit use.

Market presence: The company maintains a global presence with offices and partnerships around the world and positions itself as a leading provider of digital platform security for media owners and service providers seeking to monetize content and protect against unauthorized use.