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Cyprus Telecommunications Authority Gains Flexible Deployment Options, Scalability with Next-Generation Security

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries	Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Cybersecurity Track & Trace of Assets Remote Asset Management
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services System Integration Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) faced the challenge of securing its IPTV services against piracy and unauthorized access. As a key player in the local IPTV market, Cyta needed a comprehensive security solution that could not only protect its current services but also scale with future growth and service expansion. The organization required a system that could integrate forensic watermarking capabilities to track and enforce content rights effectively. Additionally, Cyta sought a solution that offered flexible deployment options to adapt to various operational needs and ensure seamless integration with existing subsystems. Read More
About Customer	Cyta, the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, is a semi-governmental organization established to provide, maintain, and develop comprehensive telecommunications services both nationally and internationally. As the leading provider of integrated electronic communications services in Cyprus, Cyta plays a crucial role in the local telecommunications landscape. The organization has transformed Cyprus into a telecommunications hub, offering a wide range of services, including IPTV, to meet the growing demand for innovative and flexible viewing options. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and service excellence, Cyta continues to expand its offerings and enhance its technological capabilities. Read More
Solution	To address its security challenges, Cyta selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) framework. This next-generation security solution integrates forensic watermarking capabilities, providing a complete end-to-end security platform for Cyta's IPTV services. The VCAS deployment is the first of its kind in Cyprus, offering session-based and user-specific watermarking to identify piracy at its point of origin. Verimatrix's VCAS solutions are pre-integrated with a global ecosystem of subsystem providers, ensuring interoperability with billing, encoding, middleware, and application vendors. This flexibility allows Cyta to work with partners of its choice while maintaining studio-compliant security levels. The VCAS framework also offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, enabling Cyta to adapt to various operational needs and scale its services as required. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Track & Trace of Assets

Remote Asset Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

System Integration

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) faced the challenge of securing its IPTV services against piracy and unauthorized access. As a key player in the local IPTV market, Cyta needed a comprehensive security solution that could not only protect its current services but also scale with future growth and service expansion. The organization required a system that could integrate forensic watermarking capabilities to track and enforce content rights effectively. Additionally, Cyta sought a solution that offered flexible deployment options to adapt to various operational needs and ensure seamless integration with existing subsystems.

About Customer

Cyta, the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, is a semi-governmental organization established to provide, maintain, and develop comprehensive telecommunications services both nationally and internationally. As the leading provider of integrated electronic communications services in Cyprus, Cyta plays a crucial role in the local telecommunications landscape. The organization has transformed Cyprus into a telecommunications hub, offering a wide range of services, including IPTV, to meet the growing demand for innovative and flexible viewing options. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and service excellence, Cyta continues to expand its offerings and enhance its technological capabilities.

Solution

To address its security challenges, Cyta selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) framework. This next-generation security solution integrates forensic watermarking capabilities, providing a complete end-to-end security platform for Cyta's IPTV services. The VCAS deployment is the first of its kind in Cyprus, offering session-based and user-specific watermarking to identify piracy at its point of origin. Verimatrix's VCAS solutions are pre-integrated with a global ecosystem of subsystem providers, ensuring interoperability with billing, encoding, middleware, and application vendors. This flexibility allows Cyta to work with partners of its choice while maintaining studio-compliant security levels. The VCAS framework also offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, enabling Cyta to adapt to various operational needs and scale its services as required.

Impact #1	Cyta now has a robust security platform that can track and enforce content rights effectively, reducing the risk of piracy and unauthorized access.
Impact #2	The flexible deployment options of the VCAS framework allow Cyta to adapt to different operational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing subsystems.
Impact #3	The integration of forensic watermarking capabilities enables Cyta to identify the source of piracy, enhancing its ability to protect premium content.

Impact #1

Cyta now has a robust security platform that can track and enforce content rights effectively, reducing the risk of piracy and unauthorized access.

Impact #2

The flexible deployment options of the VCAS framework allow Cyta to adapt to different operational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing subsystems.

Impact #3

The integration of forensic watermarking capabilities enables Cyta to identify the source of piracy, enhancing its ability to protect premium content.

Benefit #1	Cyta has implemented a comprehensive security solution that can scale with future service growth.
Benefit #2	The VCAS framework offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, providing flexibility in operations.

Benefit #1

Cyta has implemented a comprehensive security solution that can scale with future service growth.

Benefit #2

The VCAS framework offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, providing flexibility in operations.

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Cyprus Telecommunications Authority Gains Flexible Deployment Options, Scalability with Next-Generation Security

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