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The KMS Configuration depends on the KMS type that is chosen. While adding a new KMS server or editing an existing KMS server, one can view the relevant fields for a specific KMS type.

Simulcrypt


Simulcrypt enables scramblers and content protection systems to exchange information about the encryption keys.

Originally the DVB Common Scrambling Algorithm (DVB-CSA) was used in conjunction with Simulcrypt for DVB satellite, cable, and terrestrial pay-TV operations. However, since the introduction of commercial IPTV services more than ten years ago by telecommunications companies ("telcos") using their managed networks, Simulcrypt deployments that utilize the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm are also common.

The fields shown in the below figure are mandatory for Simulcrypt KMS.


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (Simulcrypt).

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.


Huawei PlayReady


The fields shown in the below figure are mandatory for Playready KMS. It is essential to configure the Certificates for the Certificate and Private Key to reflect in the dropdown list.


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (Huawei PlayReady).

Port

Port number.

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Certificate

Certificate for negotiating with the KMS.

Private Key

Private Key for negotiating with the KMS.


Verimatrix VMX


Verimatrix (VMX) provides content security for digital television services. It includes software and IP-based security through its Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS). The MCM9000 connects directly to the VCAS or MCAS systems to retrieve the key for descrambling VMX encrypted sources.

The fields shown in the below figure are mandatory for Verimatrix KMS.


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (Verimatrix, VMX).

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Key Server Manifest URL

The Manifest URL from which to retrieve the Manifest files.

Replace URL

The URL to replace within the Manifest files.


Verimatrix MultiRights


The fields shown in the below figure are mandatory for Verimatrix MultiRights KMS.


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (Verimatrix, MultiRights).

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Server URL

The Server URL to connect to.

Token

The Token to use for the connection to the server.


SKY CKS


The Customer Key Server (CKS) is a system that the customer hosts entirely on their premises in the container-storing platform of their choice.

Among the fields shown in the below figure, Server URL and Asset Ids are mandatory for SKY CKS KMS. It is essential to input the fields in the below format.


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (SKY, CKS).

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Server URL

The Server URL to connect to (Please follow the suggested URL structure).

Username

Username to access the KMS.

Password

The password to access the KMS.

Asset IDs

Asset IDs to be replaced in the URL.

Download repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.



Irdeto


Irdeto offers Security Key Server Technology solutions enabling customers to access premium content from any device securely.

Among the fields shown in the below figure, Server URL and Token Request URL are mandatory for Irdeto KMS. It is essential to input the fields in the below format. Image Removed


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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS.

Type

Type of KMS (Irdeto).

Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Server URL

The Server URL to connect to.

Token Request URL

Token URL to use when negotiating a connection.

Grant Type

A URL that is used to send the request to the KMS system.

Username

Username to access the KMS.

Password

The password to access the KMS.

Audience

Audience URL to use when sending the request to the KMS system.

Client ID

Client ID to use when sending the request to the KMS system.

Realm

Realm ID to use when sending the request to the KMS system.


ATD-C

**From version 5.6.0 onwards MCM9000 supports Content Protection Information Exchange Format (CPIX) KMS 

A CPIX document contains keys and DRM information used for encrypting and protecting content and can be used for exchanging this information among entities needing it in many possibly different workflows for preparing, for example, DASH or HLS content. 


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From version 6.2 onwards, CPIX is referred to as ATD-C.

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From version 6.3.1 onwards, CPIX certificate and CPIX private key options are available on MCM9000.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS.
TypeType of KMS (ATD-C).
NetworkSelect the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.
CertificateCertificate for negotiating with the KMS.
Private KeyPrivate Key for negotiating with the KMS.
Enable CPIX EncryptionWhen checked, CPIX encryption is enabled.
CPIX CertificateCPIX Certificate for negotiating with the KMS.
CPIX Private KeyCPIX Private Key for negotiating with the KMS.
Server URL

The Server URL, in the format of: https://<server>:<port>/<directory> path to the authentication server.

For example, https://test_server.com:4443/ovrm/ovrr/

OptionsYet to be implemented.
Asset IdsAsset IDs to be replaced in the URL.
Download Repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.


**From version 5.6.4 onwards MCM9000 supports BISS-2, SynMedia and Axinom KMS types 

BISS-2
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Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) is a point to point encryption for use on digital contribution circuits (satellite, IP etc.).

It is available on MCM9000 from version 5.6.4 onwards.


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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS.
TypeType of KMS (BISS2).
Private Key (BISS2-CA)

This is an autogenerated configuration by MCM, hence, please keep this field empty.

When creating a new “BISS2-CA KMS”, the MCM generates a public/private key pair. The public key should be copied and sent to the sender. (The private key is not visible on the GUI/API - can not be read. it is exported to the XML - but encrypted. This keeps it over a software upgrade)

On the channel config, it should be detected during the scan as “BISS-2” and the relevant KMS should be configured to the channel.

Public Key (BISS2-CA)

This is an autogenerated configuration by MCM, hence, please keep this field empty.

When creating a new “BISS2-CA KMS”, the MCM generates a public/private key pair. The public key should be copied and sent to the sender. 

Session Key (BISS2-E)

BISS-2-E:

When creating a new “BISS KMS” - paste the static SK (session key) - 32 char long hex value.

BISS-2-1:

Paste the 16 char constant key to the channel configuration key field.


**A new event #431 is available from version 5.6.4 onwards - this event is triggered for any key/descrambling issues with the BISS sources.

SynMedia
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SynMedia KMS encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 5.6.4 onwards.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (SynMedia).
NetworkSelect the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.
Server URL

The Server URL provided by SynMedia, in the format of: https://synmedia_url/cpix/v2/configAlias/${asset_id} path to the authentication server.

Asset Ids

Asset IDs to be replaced in the URL.

For HLS source, add the asset ID (if it’s more then 1 separate them with comma).

For MPEG-Dash source, asset ID is not required. 

Download repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.

Axinom
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Axinom KMS encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 5.6.4 onwards.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (Axinom).
NetworkSelect the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.
Tenant IDTenant ID provided from Axinom.
Management KeyManagement Key provided from Axinom.
Widevine Protection Info

Widevine Protection Info URL in the format: https://key-server-management.axtest.net/api/WidevineProtectionInfo

Widevine Protection Info CredentialsWidevine Protection Info Credentials URL in the format: https://key-server-management.axtest.net/api/WidevineProtectionInfoCredentials
Key RequestQuery structure of the key request json.
Asset IdsThe asset IDs of the streams from the Packager. 
Download repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.

Static
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** Static KMS encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 5.6.6 onwards.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (Static).
Static Keys

Configure a static KMS with the format <keyid>=<key>:<iv>,<keyid>=<key>:<iv>. Can add more than one entry by using “,” or “;”

For example, 221bd4b8e8413a18a6663f1dad126d86=726f1f4a7cc6420dee6e8db7314e64c8:510ac1a9694f0e63c92bd851147aaf3f

Kaltura UDRM

** Kaltura UDRM encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 5.7.1 onwards.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (Kaltura UDRM).
Network

Select the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.

Server URL

The Server URL provided by Kaltura in the format: <configured_url>?custom_data=<base64query>&signature=<base64Signature>

For examplehttps://udrmv3.kaltura.com/cenc/widevine/encryption

Private Key

The private key is the key used for the signature in base64. 

For example, MahHgAP2AUbXGF32TXJVPOHCMtPTIyKh1xXLL5AWfRA=

Asset Ids

Asset Ids are the content ids / asset ids for the key pulling (can be defined with the channel).

For example, CNN_1082

Custom data

This is the Kaltura query request. The default one is:

{"ca_system":"OTT","account_id":"2657661","content_id":"${asset_id}","files":"","policy":null}

If “account_id=….” is defined, we replace it in the query. For example, account_id : 2657661

Also the whole query can be set in this field instead.

OptionsYet to be implemented. 
Download repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.


Buy DRM

** Buy DRM encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 6.0 onwards.

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Fields

Description
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (Buy DRM).
NetworkSelect the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.
CertificateCertificate for negotiating with the KMS.
Private KeyPrivate Key for negotiating with the KMS.
Server URL

The Server URL, in the format of: https://<server>:<port>/<directory> path to the authentication server.

For examplehttps://buydrmv3.testkaltur:4443/ovrm/ovrr/

OptionsYet to be implemented. 


WBD-XH

** WBD-XH encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 6.2 onwards.

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FieldsDescription

Name

Name of the KMS. 

Type

Type of KMS (WBD-XH).

Organization

Specify the organization (tagvs.com).

Private Key

Private Key for negotiating with the KMS.

Public Key

Specify the public key.

Options

Yet to be implemented. 


M7

** M7 encryption is available on MCM9000 from version 6.2 onwards.

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FieldsDescription
NameName of the KMS. 
TypeType of KMS (M7).
NetworkSelect the network from the list; the selected Nic will be used to pull the Keys from the KMS system.
Server URLThe Server URL to connect to (Please follow the suggested URL structure).
OptionsYet to be implemented. 

Download repetition Rate

The repetition Rate field indicates the period of time that will be used by the system to re-inquire for the Keys.

Click on the toggle switch to disable the Download repetition Rate.


Note: The MCM9000 offers these supported decryption methods and protocols:

  1. Simulcrypt, AES-128-CBC
  2. Verimatrix, AES-128-CBC
  3. Generic, AES-128-CBC
  4. Irdeto, AES-128-CBC
  5. BISS-2, AES-128-CBC (From version 5.6.4 onwards)
  6. WBD-XH, AES-128-CBC (From version 6.2 onwards)
  7. Huawei PlayReady, AES-128-CTR
  8. Verimatrix, MultiRights, CENC
  9. SKY CKS, CENC
  10. Irdeto, CENC
  11. CPIX, CENC (From version 5.6.0 onwards); CPIX, CENC is referred as ATD-C, CENC (From version 6.2 onwards)
  12. SynMedia, CENC (From version 5.6.4 onwards)
  13. Axinom, CENC (From version 5.6.4 onwards)
  14. Static, CENC (From version 5.6.6 onwards)
  15. Kaltura UDRM, CENC (From version 5.7.1 onwards)
  16. buyDRM, CENC (From version 6.0 onwards)
  17. M7, CENC (From version 6.2 onwards)
  18. Simulcrypt, DVB-CSA
  19. Simulcrypt, AES-128-ECB