But that is only one part of the equation.
Security is the other.
Public key cryptography quickly is emerging as the best conditional access technology for delivering that security, Doug Larson reports in this excerpt from Communications Technology magazine, the journal of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers. It's not a secret that the digital revolution has arrived in many parts of the world. At stake will be staggering amount of new revenue streams. Ensuring the integrity of these services will be a critical job. Recognizing these shortcomings, set-top manufacturers are overhauling their systems to meet the security demands of an interactive world.