Next-generation Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Say goodbye to the issues that limit legacy digital rights management solutions and hello to a next-generation DRM solution that protects all sensitive data, not just copyrighted material. Kiteworks SafeEDIT transforms digital rights management by enabling editable file access externally without relinquishing source control, protection of original files within the owner’s environment, editing and collaboration on file streams like a native application, detailed audit logs and reports, and restrictive collaboration on any file type.
Hindered Data Utilization and Experience
View-only access in legacy DRM solutions presents several challenges. Limited functionality means users receive a static copy, lacking dynamic features like editing and navigation, hindering full data utilization. Documents are often displayed with poor fidelity, especially for PowerPoint and Excel, and the supported file types are typically limited to specific versions of Microsoft Office, PDFs, graphic images, and videos. Viewers that meet these navigation and file support requirements are important when sensitive data needs visibility only, but when collaboration is required, a true DRM editor is necessary.
Deployment Complexity and Data Leakage
Legacy DRM systems attempt to provide leak-proof editing by wrapping files with encryption and code that ties the file back to the DRM server for authentication and authorization. It requires users—even third parties—to install heavy client software or plugins, adding to deployment complexity and potential security vulnerabilities. Like with viewers, the supported file types are often limited, restricting versatility and necessitating alternative solutions or systems. And despite robust encryption, the risk of data leakage persists, as these files must still be temporarily decrypted on the external user’s desktop in order to edit them. It also leads to version control issues, with difficulty merging inputs from multiple sources.
Collaboration Barriers and Productivity Constraints
Legacy DRM systems often lead to productivity loss by restricting basic functions like copying, pasting, and editing, thereby hampering collaboration. They also struggle with version control, creating confusion over document accuracy with limited concurrent access. At the same time, reliance on proprietary technology results in vendor lock-in, reducing future flexibility. Employee departures can disrupt access to protected files, and the high cost of implementing and managing DRM systems adds financial strain. Finally, limited external sharing capabilities hinder collaboration outside the organization.
Editable File Access Externally Without Relinquishing Source Control
Streams an editable file rendition externally rather than transferring the original source, enabling remote co-authoring without losing ownership. Original stays safely on Kiteworks behind the owner’s firewall.
Original Files Protected Within Owner’s Environment
No file transfer means organizations don’t relinquish custody or control even temporarily to external parties accessing documents. Data remains in authorized environments.
Native Application for Editing and Collaborating on File Streams
Streamed files function just like real native documents, editing directly in virtualized desktop applications to empower convenient co-editing capabilities. This facilitates seamless remote workflows.
Robust DRM Governance
Beyond file streams, Kiteworks layers robust DRM governance like access revocation, detailed activity audits, and security policy enforcement for comprehensive data protection.
Data Custody Without Trade-offs
Technology supports streaming editable renditions universally across file formats and types, rather than requiring proprietary wrappers. Removes format collaboration barriers, enabling external teams to securely co-author data as if working natively while enabling oversight over valuable digital assets. Companies retain data custody without productivity trade-offs.
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