Common Encryption (CENC) Standard
Description
The ISO/IEC 23001-7 standard for Common Encryption in ISO base media file format files. CENC allows a single video file to be encrypted once and used with multiple DRM systems (Widevine, PlayReady, etc.) by defining a common encryption scheme and signaling, forming the basis of DRM interoperability in DASH and HLS fMP4.
Resource details
- Category path
- General Tools›DRM
- Classification
- Not yet classified
Common Encryption (CENC) Standard is cataloged in General Tools and DRM.
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