DRM

Definitions

1. Short for digital rights management, the technical controls used to limit copying, playback, or redistribution of digital content according to licensing rules. In security work, DRM is usually discussed as an application of cryptography and device trust to content protection.

   In plain English: A shorthand for technology that restricts use of digital content.

   Example: "The vendor updated its DRM path to require hardware-backed keys for premium streams."

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