Paper Details

Name: Sudhanshu Gairola, Yadwinder Singh & Anita Rani
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, January, Year: 2026 (Special Issue)
Page Number: 412-421
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19018071

BSTRACT
Adaptive streaming technologies, such as HLS and DASH, have revolutionized video delivery, enabling seamless playback across diverse network conditions. However, the inherent open nature of these protocols poses significant security challenges, including
unauthorized content access, redistribution, and download. This paper presents a comprehensive security framework for adaptive streaming, integrating Digital Rights Management (DRM), signed source URLs, and video player key IDs to mitigate these
vulnerabilities. We explore the implementation of robust DRM solutions to encrypt and control content usage, ensuring only authorized playback. Furthermore, we leverage signed source URLs to restrict access to content segments, preventing unauthorized downloads and sharing. To enhance user-specific access control, we propose the utilization of video player key IDs, uniquely identifying client applications and preventing playback in unauthorized environments or third-party players. This mechanism effectively restricts content access to designated platforms, minimizing the risk of piracy. The proposed framework is evaluated through practical implementation and performance analysis, demonstrating its efficacy in securing adaptive streaming content while maintaining a seamless user experience. Our findings contribute to the advancement of secure video delivery solutions, addressing critical security concerns in the evolving landscape of online streaming.