KMS Types0

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.

Fields

Description

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.

Fields

Description

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.

Fields

Description

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.

Fields

Description

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.




Fields

Description

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.



Fields

Description

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.


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. Huawei PlayReady, AES-128-CTR
  5. Verimatrix, MultiRights, CENC
  6. SKY CKS, CENC
  7. Irdeto, CENC
  8. Simulcrypt, DVB-CSA
  9. Simulcrypt, AES-128-ECB