Together, these features provide a secure, diversified and easily renewable CA solution. Farncombe’s security audit services feature a standardised methodology for reviewing security system implementations, including materials handling, business processes, system architecture, device security, governance and end-to-end implementation. By completing the Cartesian review of the Irdeto Cloaked CA, we are demonstrating our commitment to robust security.”Cartesian, an independent consultancy company for the communications and digital media industries, has been carrying out security reviews for over 15 years. With nearly 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto’s software security technology and cyber services protect over 5 billion devices and applications for some of the world’s best-known brands. Cartesian’s content security services include the Farncombe Security Audit™, anti-piracy services, and security consulting. “Independent review from the Farncombe Security Audit demonstrates Alticast’s commitment to developing robust security solutions. Full details of the audit can be found in the audit report, available upon request from Alticast,” confirms Cartesian executive, Brian Paxton, Head of Security Consulting. Two of the world’s leading content security vendors, Irdeto and Verimatrix, were the first companies to sign up to use the Farncombe Security Audit Mark. It is a key solution offered in the “For pay media operators and content rights holders, premium content such as live sports, early release movies and other 4K UHD content is a substantial and precious investment which needs the best possible protection,” said Andrew Bunten, SVP Content Protection at Irdeto. Clients include TV broadcasters, content distributors, equipment vendors and network operators. Please visit Irdeto at
The multi-phase audit includes an onsite review by the Cartesian content security audit team and a detailed assessment report with the audit results.
AACS LA appointed Farncombe based on its extensive previous experience in video content protection and hardware security design. Irdeto Cloaked CA is anchored by a secure chipset and complemented with Irdeto’s software obfuscation and whitebox cryptography. Racine said, “With content security a significant concern across the industry, the Farncombe Security Audit Mark now gives buyers visible assurance of completion of an independent and recognized security assessment.”To learn more about the Farncombe Security Audit™ Mark, visit Cartesian Introduces the Farncombe Security Audit™ Mark for Digital Media Content SystemsCartesian Introduces the Farncombe Security Audit™ Mark for Digital Media Content Systems After completing the audit, clients can display the Mark, and distribute the audit report as they wish. Farncombe Security Audit™ Mark Two of the world’s leading content security vendors, Irdeto and Verimatrix, were the first companies to sign up to use the Farncombe Security Audit Mark. Cartesian is one of the few companies that offer audits that meet industry standards and our Farncombe Security Audit® is well-recognized by the industry. Cartesian’s clear and thorough methodology assesses support against studios’ rigorous standards, including the MovieLabs Enhanced Content Protection specification. The Farncombe Security Audit covers solution areas including end-to-end system design, messaging security and client content path security.
The Farncombe Security Audit™ Mark was launched in 2016 to provide a publicly recognizable indication that a security audit has taken place, and that a report is available from the solution vendor.Cartesian, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRTN) is a specialist provider of consulting services and managed solutions to leaders in the telecoms, digital media, and technology industries. The Farncombe Security Audit is an in-depth review of digital media content systems to assess their overall level of security. The Farncombe Security Audit is recognized by studios and sports right holders worldwide as a measure of a solution’s suitability to protect premium content. Companies that join can display the Mark in their marketing materials and websites, which will distinguish their products from others on the market.Cartesian, through its acquisition of Farncombe in “As part of our broader security audit service, we introduced the Farncombe Security Audit Mark to fulfil the need for a reliable, and verifiable way to inform the public that the user of the Mark has undergone an independent assessment of their content security system,” said Jean-Marc Racine, Senior Vice President at Cartesian.With the Farncombe Security Audit Mark, there is now a greater level of transparency to communicate the degree to which systems ensure premium content is secure. Bloomberg the Company & Its Products The Company & its Products Bloomberg Terminal Demo Request Bloomberg Anywhere Remote Login Bloomberg Anywhere Login Bloomberg Customer Support Customer Support By displaying the Mark, customers can be assured that security has been meticulously reviewed against industry standards.The rigorous process begins with Cartesian auditing a company’s content security systems and architecture. The company has offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, and Washington.Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform security, protecting platforms and applications for media & entertainment, gaming, connected transport and IoT connected industries.