Akamai Intros Enhancements at the Edge, Securing Premium Video
Content delivery network Akamai today introduces a variety of edge computing enhancements, many of which are designed to improve quality and security for video. 作为一个整体, Akamai说, these edge enhancements help companies speed their transition to the cloud and make online development more agile.
The security features are collectively called Akamai Content Security Capabilities, 并结合新的能力, 可选附件, 以及现有的功能. There's a lot for premium video distributors to appreciate. 例如, 增强代理检测, a new option made available through Akamai partner GeoGuard, lets customers check an IP address against a database of anonymous proxy or VPN services, 然后他们可以允许, 否认, 或者重定向请求. Akamai recommends using it with Content Targeting, which can block traffic outside of predetermined geographic areas, using the two services to meet the contractual requirements of rights holders.
Another enhancement builds intelligence into Akamai's Token Authentication system to provide protection for devices that don't accept cookies, 比如联网电视. 而不是饼干, the system using tokens generated using shared confidential strings, and helps reduce link-sharing.
Akamai即将推出 标准TLS 在Q1的末尾, but has already enabled it as an add-on in its web performance and security solution. An improvement from the previous version, it provides for the secure delivery at scale of HTTPS content using customer-branded SSL certificates. Akamai说 it's an essential for streaming TV services and large broadcasters.
另外, Akamai Image Manager now supports a new capability called Video Optimization, so the tool can manage images, short videos (5 minutes or less), 或两个. Content stored from any location is made available through Akamai's Intelligent Edge Platform, which provides optimized versions to end users when requested. The idea is to make image management simpler for smaller organizations as they won't have to create and store files in a variety of formats and sizes.
"Security is becoming an increasing challenge for each and every media organization today,阿里·韦尔说, Akamai's global vice president of product and industry. "From DNS attacks to content piracy, bad actors are coming at media companies from every angle, presenting major threats to both the businesses and the end users. Akamai is laser focused on not only helping media businesses provide the fastest, 最高质量, and lowest-latency viewing experiences, but also providing them with the most secure content distribution. These updates reflect Akamai's commitment to that focus to protect both our customers and their users."
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