Cisco PowerKEY CableCARD Module 802 Installation Guide
PowerKEY Conditional Access System Overview
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PowerKEY Conditional Access System Overview
PowerKEY CAS is a flexible, secure Digital Rights Management (DRM) system for
supporting digital services. The PowerKEY CAS system offers software-based
encryption and decryption and uses a combination of symmetric and asymmetric
keys to secure the Entitlement Control Message (ECM).
supporting digital services. The PowerKEY CAS system offers software-based
encryption and decryption and uses a combination of symmetric and asymmetric
keys to secure the Entitlement Control Message (ECM).
PowerKEY CAS can be configured within cable-based networks, IP networks, and
hybrid IP/RF networks.
hybrid IP/RF networks.
Network Elements
The following table provides brief descriptions of the typical network elements
relevant to implementing PCG servers in your network.
The following table provides brief descriptions of the typical network elements
relevant to implementing PCG servers in your network.
Element Type
Description