Digital Rights Management

Digital Rights Management is a layer of access control within the organization for the files/data sets that contain proprietary materials.

The purpose of DRM is to protect the intellectual property.
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A key example is OTT Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. Data has three states: at rest, in transit, and use.

Data at rest can be secured with encryption; Data in Transit can be secured using TLS and SSL, and can secure data in transit. The most challenging part is securing the data in use - DRM is the solution to this problem.

The main goal of DRM is to: 

1. Prevent Piracy: It helps to prevent unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material.
2. Control Use: DRM can control how many devices or users can access the content and for how long.
3. Protect Revenue: By controlling access, it helps ensure that creators and rights holders receive payment for their work.