Demo 2: Content protection

This demo highlights the content protection features available in Flash Media Server 3 and Flash Media Interactive Server 3. There are two key features to help ensure content protection.

The first feature is a new protocol for connecting to the stream, called RTMPE. This real-time encryption protocol allows the server to perform at high levels without inhibiting capacity.

In this demo I use Flash CS3 Professional (with the recent update to support H.264 video content) to configure the FLVPlayback component to stream an FLV file using the RTMPE protocol (see Figure 2). This allows me to encrypt the stream from the server to the client, ensuring that the data cannot be accessed by a third-party application that may be listening.

The second feature involves SWF verification to ensure that your SWF files are not stolen or decompiled. SWF verification protects the URL for streaming access control.

I explain how you can enable the SWF verification feature by updating the Application.xml file. I also illustrate how to add the name of the folder containing your SWF file, so that Adobe Flash Player can compare the SWF with the file being streamed. This feature ensures that your SWF file—whether it is video, interactive media, or a video game—is protected.

After making changes to the configuration of the Application.xml file, I show you how to restart the server using the Administration Console in order to apply the changes.

Watch Demo 2 (9:23)

Download the sample files for Demo 2 (ZIP, 38.6 MB)

Note: Demos 1 and 2 both use the same sample files.

Figure 2. Using RTMPE to ensure that streaming from server to client is encrypted

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