# Top Features That Can Secure Video Streaming Platform in 2024 **Source:** https://vodlix.com/blog/top-features-that-can-secure-video-streaming-platform **Summary:** Discover the essential features that can enhance the security of your video streaming platform in 2023 and beyond. **Published:** 2023-01-27 **Publisher:** Vodlix --- ## Video Streaming Platforms {#video-streaming-platforms} Video Streaming platforms are growing rapidly. With the growing business of OTT/ VOD platforms, content is more exposed to security risks. Cybercrime is also increasing including the increase in piracy, hacking, and other digital attacks. Hence, broadcasters are very worried about securing their video content and looking for a solution that offers maximum features to secure their online content. The following features give security to the video content: - Password Protection - Private Video Feature - Geographic and Domain Restriction - HTTPS Video Delivery - HLS Video Encryption - System Monitoring ### Password Protection {#password-protection} One of the basic protections and security for your video is password protected. With password protection, you can block your video content from viewing. Therefore, you need to ensure the privacy of the password thus your stream will be secured too. This method has been used and adopted widely among small businesses and organizations. ### Private Video Feature {#private-video-feature} With private and unlisted video features you can hide your valuable content from the search. Only people who have a URL can access the video. You can share the URL of the video or playlist via email with your customers. Also, people who subscribe to your channel/platform can access it. As a random person cannot access your content, therefore, the content is safe from digital hacks. ### Geographic and Domain Restrictions {#geographic-and-domain-restrictions} To protect your online video, there are two types of restrictions. One is domain restriction and the other one is geographic restriction. Domain restriction, as the name implies, restricts the domains on which your stream is playable. The content will only be played to the authorized domain and running, embedding your video on another website will fail. Moreover, if anyone attempts to steal your embed code will be stymied, providing an additional layer of protection. Whereas in geographic restriction you use IP addresses to whitelist certain countries and the website can be accessed in those countries only. Anybody outside the set countries will not be able to watch the content. These methods have high accuracy and security measures for your online video content. With Vodlix you can effortlessly restrict the audience for your content to certain countries and regions. However, Vodlix also enables you to choose where users can watch your content. You can also restrict certain assets to the web, particularly mobile devices, and set-top boxes. Furthermore, you can take control over how users access your service by imposing device limits and account restrictions. ### HTTPS Video Delivery {#https-video-delivery} HTTPS is an encrypted version of HTTP and web communication protocol used for transferring data over the World Wide Web. It ensures data safety and privacy. Encrypted data cannot be changed while moving through the internet without destroying the data completely. Hence, it prevents tampering in transit. It also provides authentication. Furthermore, it protects from eavesdropping through HLS Streaming Protocol integration. It assures only the intended recipient should be able to access the data being transmitted. ### HLS Video Encryption {#hls-video-encryption} [HLS](https://vodlix.com/blog/what-is-the-hls-streaming-protocol-what-are-the-main-benefits-of-the-hls-video-streaming-protocol) stands for HTTP live streaming. HLS ingestion support helps premium content that requires high quality and high resolution at a relatively higher latency. The most common method for HLS encryption is AES-18. It is an invisible encryption process that provides a significant layer of protection against interception and piracy. An access key is required to watch the video and access a stream in a secured environment. HLS is a universal protocol supporting the following devices and browsers: - All Google Chrome browsers - Safari - Microsoft Edge - iOS devices - Android devices - Linux devices - Microsoft devices - macOS platforms ### System Monitoring {#system-monitoring} Continuous scanning and testing of the streaming solution are other features to be considered by broadcasters. System monitoring includes security scans, tests, and checks for instance; video content storage requires SSH public-key authentication. With the system, manual monitoring is also required. Security managers need to review the integrity and access to the system on a continuous basis. However, if you want to protect copyrights for digital media prevent users from unauthorized use and avoid legal issues. You need to adopt a proactive approach and implement a [DRM (Digital Rights Management) system](https://vodlix.com/blog/what-is-drm-and-how-to-implement-the-right-one). You can implement a content protection and DRM solution and get the following benefits instantly: - Protect Revenue Streams - Increase Roi And Profit - Protect Intellectual Property - Earn More Revenue Through Multi-Tiered Subscriptions - Gain More Members and Membership Revenue - Restrict Unauthorized Access - Prevent Password Sharing - Prevent Content Piracy These are the various security features offered by [OTT/VOD](https://demo.vodlix.com) platform providers. Broadcasters according to their type of video content consider the feature for their privacy needs. However, encrypted HTTPS video delivery benefits broadcasters widely. [Vodlix](https://www.facebook.com/vodlix) ensures that your content is always protected with its powerful server-side encryption. Start your streaming with Vodlix and give it a try as a secure online video platform. **Q: What features help secure a video streaming platform?** The key security features are password protection, private or unlisted videos, geographic and domain restrictions, HTTPS video delivery, HLS video encryption, and continuous system monitoring. **Q: How does password protection secure video content?** Password protection blocks a video from being viewed unless the viewer has the password, so keeping the password private keeps the stream secure. It is a basic method widely adopted by small businesses and organizations. **Q: What are private or unlisted videos?** Private and unlisted videos are hidden from search, so only people with the direct URL or platform subscribers can access them. This keeps valuable content away from random visitors and digital hacks. **Q: What is the difference between domain and geographic restrictions?** Domain restriction limits playback to authorized websites, so embedding a stolen embed code on another site fails. Geographic restriction whitelists specific countries by IP address so the content can only be watched from those regions. **Q: Why does HTTPS matter for video delivery?** HTTPS encrypts data in transit, so it cannot be altered while moving through the internet without being destroyed, which prevents tampering. It also provides authentication and protects streams from eavesdropping. **Q: What is HLS video encryption and how does it work?** HLS encryption, most commonly using AES, invisibly encrypts HTTP Live Streaming content so an access key is required to watch the video. It adds a significant layer of protection against interception and piracy. **Q: Which devices and browsers support HLS streaming?** HLS is a universal protocol supported by Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge, as well as iOS, Android, Linux, Microsoft, and macOS devices. **Q: Do I need DRM for my streaming platform?** If you want to protect copyrights, prevent unauthorized use, and avoid legal issues, a DRM system is the proactive choice. It helps protect revenue streams and intellectual property, restrict unauthorized access, prevent password sharing, and stop content piracy. **Q: What does system monitoring involve for a streaming service?** It means continuous scanning and testing of the streaming solution, including security scans and checks such as SSH public-key authentication for video storage. Security managers should also manually review system integrity and access on an ongoing basis. **Q: How can I restrict where and how viewers watch my content?** Platforms like Vodlix let you restrict content to specific countries and regions, limit certain assets to web, mobile, or set-top boxes, and impose device limits and account restrictions to control how users access your service.