Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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Key Rotation

Key Rotation is a security practice in DRM systems where encryption keys are periodically changed during video playback to prevent content piracy.

What is Key Rotation?

Key Rotation is a security practice in DRM systems where encryption keys are periodically changed during video playback to prevent content piracy.

Why Key Rotation matters in OTT platforms

It helps OTT teams make streaming experiences easier to operate, easier to scale, and easier for viewers to use.

How Key Rotation works in practice

Key Rotation is a digital rights management (DRM) security mechanism in which the encryption keys used to protect video content are changed at regular intervals during streaming. Instead of encrypting an entire video stream with a single key, multiple keys are used sequentially.

Where you encounter Key Rotation

You will encounter it across OTT workflows‚ from content setup and publishing to playback, analytics, and monetization‚ depending on how your platform is configured.