TheDRMBlog | Elena Etkina

The Make-or-Break Factor in Streaming Success: Why DRM Matters More Than Ever

By Elena Etkina

June 25, 2026

DRM , Content Security

In today's streaming landscape, content is king, but protection is the kingdom's foundation. As audiences become increasingly fragmented across devices and platforms, the difference between thriving and barely surviving often comes down to one...

BuyDRM Launches FairPlay Streaming SDK 26

By Elena Etkina

June 16, 2026

DRM , Content Security

Apple has released an entirely new generation of its FairPlay Streaming SDK 26, matching the iOS 26 / tvOS 26 calendar-year scheme. We believe that BuyDRM is the first company in the world to bring this technology to market to ensure our clients...

Forensic Watermarking + DRM: The Dynamic Duo for Bulletproof Content Security in 2026

By Elena Etkina

April 30, 2026

DRM , forensic watermarking

In the high-stakes world of premium video streaming, Digital Rights Management (DRM) has long been the first line of defense. It encrypts content, controls access, and ensures only authorized users can decrypt and play it. But what happens once the...

Counting the Cost of Insecure Streaming: Why Multi-DRM Matters More Than Ever

By Elena Etkina

November 12, 2025

DRM

In the current streaming landscape, protecting your content is essential. It is a vital aspect of running a successful video business. Unfortunately, many platforms hesitate or fail to invest in a proper Multi-DRM solution, hoping to save time or...

The BuyDRM ESP Partner Program Enables Quicker Streaming Media Deployments

By Elena Etkina

December 03, 2024

DRM , Content Protection , esp partner program , Content Security , Digital Rights Management

The biggest names in encoding, streaming and playback have joined the KeyOS ESP Partner Program from BuyDRM launched in 2019. To help streamline deployments of DRM-protected premium video content, the ESP Partner Program was developed for...