Verimatrix

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Verimatrix
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Founded1995
HeadquartersMeyreuil, France
Key people

Verimatrix (Euronext: VMX) provides cybersecurity products and services that protect video content, streaming media, mobile applications, websites and APIs.[1][2] The company merged with Inside Secure in 2019. It is headquartered in France and Asaf Ashkenazi is the CEO.[1][3]

History

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Founded in 1995 by Jacek Kowalski and Bruno Charrat, Verimatrix was initially a content security specialist.[1][4] In 2017, the company acquired Meontrust, an internet software and services company that provides authentication services,[5] as well as the MiriMON technology and development team from TV audience analytics company Genius Digital.[6]

In 2019, Verimatrix was acquired by French company Inside Secure.[7] The combined company adopted the Verimatrix name.[8] After its merger with Inside Secure, the company focused on cybersecurity for the entertainment, mobile, IoT, and connected cars industries.[7][9] 2019 is also when Verimatrix sold its Silicon IP, Secure Protocols and Provisioning business to Rambus Inc.[10]

In 2023, the cybersecurity company received several awards: it was named a winner in mobile app security in the 2023 Global Infosec Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine;[11] received the Biggest Cybersecurity Brand Growth - Europe award from the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards;[12] and received a Stevie management award.[13]

In April 2023, Verimatrix launched a cybersecurity microsite for CISOs, SOC teams, fraud departments, and developers.[14] The site contains the latest information on mobile app security.[14] Similarly, the company's VMX Labs provide ongoing cyber threat advisories, as well as information from team members who investigate threat types.[14]

Products

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Verimatrix has a number of cybersecurity services and products including threat detection and response capabilities.[2]

App Shield

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This product provides SaaS in-app protection in the form of zero code hardening of iOS and Android mobile apps to protect against reverse engineering and other attacks.[15][16]

Code Shield

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Code Shield protects application code with a customizable security toolkit.[16]

Key Shield

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Key shield is an engineering toolkit used to protect cryptographic keys to meet high-end compliance requirements.[16][17] In 2022, Verimatrix announced new options in Key Shield for SoftPOS users.[17]

Secure Delivery Platform

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This platform provides cybersecurity and anti-piracy services for media companies, content owners, streaming media providers, and broadcast operators.[18] It was released in 2022 at which time it included Streamkeeper DRM and Streamkeeper Counterspy.[18]

Streamkeeper

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Streamkeeper, released in 2021, is a content protection product that combines the following Verimatrix products: Multi-DRM, Watermarking,[19][20] and Counterspy.[21][22] It is used to prevent parasitic piracy, also known as CDN Leeching or vampire streaming.[21] Streamkeeper was named a winner of the NAB Product of the Year Awards in the AI/Machine Learning category.[23][24]

Streamkeeper Multi-DRM

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Streamkeeper multi-DRM provides content protection with a focus on delivering video for a good viewer experience.[25] It was integrated with Surveyor ABR Active in 2022.[25] Surveyor is Telestream iQ’s ABR streaming QoE and QoS monitoring technology.[25]

Video Content Authority System

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This SaaS product provides cloud-based anti-piracy security.[26]

Extended Threat Defense (XTD)

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XTD is used to prevent, detect, and predict threats to mobile apps and other devices that connect to business infrastructure.[2][27] It is an enterprise SaaS solution.[16][20]

Web Protect

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In August 2022, the company released Verimatrix Web Protect. It provides website security services and is offered through a partnership with Relectiz, a cybersecurity company.[2]

Leadership

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Asaf Ashkenazi was appointed CEO of Verimatrix in August 2022.[28] He joined the company in 2018 and held the titles of Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operations Officer before his appointment as CEO.[29][30][28] His previous positions include vice president of product strategy at Inside Secure; vice president of IoT security products at Rambus;[31] and lead for security products at Qualcomm.[31] He also worked at Freescale Semiconductor and Motorola, and served on the board of the FIDO Alliance.[31]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Verimatrix S.A. Company & People | VMX". Barron's. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ^ a b c d "Verimatrix introduces new website security integration at Black Hat USA 2023 - Security On Screen by The Security Industry Group". 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  3. ^ Field, Tom (8 May 2023). "Verimatrix CEO Asaf Ashkenazi Says Applications Pose a Serious Risk to Businesses".
  4. ^ Mann, Colin (2019-03-01). "Inside Secure closes Verimatrix acquisition". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. ^ "Verimatrix Acquires Meontrust Oy | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  6. ^ "Verimatrix acquires MiriMON from Genius Digital". Digital TV. 23 June 2017.
  7. ^ a b McDonald, Andrew (1 March 2019). "Inside Secure closes acquisition of Verimatrix". Digital TV.
  8. ^ "Inside Secure is now Verimatrix". Help Net Security. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  9. ^ "Inside Secure to buy Verimatrix". Broadband TV News. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  10. ^ Chin, Spencer (4 September 2019). "Rambus acquires security IP from Verimatrix". Fierce Electronics. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Global Infosec Awards for 2023 Winners by Company". Cyber Defense Awards.
  12. ^ "2023 Cybersecurity Company Awards - Winners". Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. 23 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Management Awards". The American Business Awards. 2 May 2019.
  14. ^ a b c Gurus, The (2023-04-13). "Verimatrix's Triple-Threat Initiative Enhances Mobile App Security". IT Security Guru. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  15. ^ "Verimatrix launches new security platform for content, apps and devices". Broadband TV News. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  16. ^ a b c d "Verimatrix Spotlighted for Application Security". CDSA: Content Delivery & Security Association. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  17. ^ a b "Verimatrix Key Shield enhancements reduce SoftPOS security deployments". Help Net Security. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  18. ^ a b "Verimatrix offers bold cloud-based anti-piracy delivery platform". APB+ News. 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  19. ^ "Megacable validates Streamkeeper's skills with apps, set tops, finance". Rethink. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  20. ^ a b Sharma, Ray. "Mexico's Megacable Selects Verimatrix XTD and Streamkeeper Anti-piracy Technologies". www.thefastmode.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  21. ^ a b Bridge, The Broadcast (2023-04-07). "Rising Live Sports Streaming Drives Supply Chain Innovations At 2023 NAB Show - The Broadcast Bridge - Connecting IT to Broadcast". www.thebroadcastbridge.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  22. ^ Phil Kurz (2021-11-30). "Verimatrix Introduces Streamkeeper Cybersecurity, Anti-Piracy Solution". TVTechnology. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  23. ^ "Verimatrix Streamkeeper Wins Award For 'Revenue Security'". www.cdsaonline.org. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  24. ^ Miller, Mark (2023-04-19). "NAB Show Announces Winners Of Product Of The Year Awards". TV News Check. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  25. ^ a b c Thursday, Jo Ruddock; September 1; Story, 2022-12:03 Print This. "Telestream integrates Surveyor ABR Active monitoring technology with Verimatrix Streamkeeper multi-DRM". SVG Europe. Retrieved 2023-12-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ Sharma, Ray. "Swisscom Expands to Verimatrix's SaaS-based Content Security Solution". www.thefastmode.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  27. ^ Reynolds, Delia (2023-04-19). "Verimatrix, a company that provides people-centered security for the connected world, will showcase its latest Verimatrix XTD UX and design at this year's". Bollyinside - Breaking & latest News worldwide. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  28. ^ a b Mann, Colin (2022-07-29). "Asaf Ashkenazi new Verimatrix CEO". Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  29. ^ Schaefer, Tony (2019-11-15). "#341: Special Guest: Asaf Ashkenazi of Verimatrix". What Drives Us. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  30. ^ Berg, Madeline. "Coronavirus Is Killing The Box Office—Hollywood May Never Be The Same". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  31. ^ a b c May 8, Tom Field. "Defending Against Emerging Threats in Mobile Security". www.databreachtoday.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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