With the increased adoption of IP and cloud-based technologies, digital security in the media supply chain has never been more vital. John Maxwell Hobbs explores the latest threats to the industry and speaks with key experts about the best practices for protecting against them.
The broadcast industry is continually evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly digital audience. With the advent of IP and cloud-based production technologies, broadcasters have gained unprecedented flexibility and efficiency in delivering content across diverse platforms. However, alongside these advancements come formidable challenges in ensuring the security and integrity of live broadcasts.
Cyberattacks on major broadcasters
High-profile attacks on live broadcasts serve as stark reminders of the vulnerabilities inherent in the broadcast ecosystem. One of the earliest and most dramatic of these was in 2015 when TV5Monde in France was taken off the air by a group of Russian hackers. In 2021, Channel Nine in Australia was unable to air several programmes due to a ransomware attack. And earlier this year, Sweden’s SVT, along with other public institutions in the country, were targeted by denial of access attacks...
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