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Authentic Digital Relationships

Phil Windley

I argue that this is the kind of thing the internet is best at. Supporting Authentic Relationships. Driver's license, potentially from a different agencies than the one who registers cars and potentially in different states. In that sense, the web has kept it's promise. Vehicle title from the state.

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Digital Rights Management: The eBook DRM Revolution

Kitaboo

eBook DRM implements total control over resources using technologies such as encryption and authentication. It includes methods like user authentication, verification, licensing of eBooks, encryption, etc. Methods such as licensing and encryption prevent the published materials from being copied, redistributed, or pirated.

eBook 78
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The Self-Sovereign Internet of Things

Phil Windley

While decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials have much to offer the Internet of Things (IoT), the secure messaging subsystem promises an IoT that goes well beyond those initial scenarios. The follow-on post goes deeper into what a true Internet of Things founded on SSI can provide. A Self-Sovereign Internet of Things.

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Digital identity startup Evernym sells to Avast, looks to bring trust to a decentralized internet

GeekWire

There’s a lot of chatter these days about Web3 — a decentralized version of the internet that operates outside the confines and grips of social media and technology giants. “This could be a log-in credential, but it could also be a vaccine record, diploma, hotel reservation, driver’s license, etc.

Internet 101
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Unlocking the Secrets of Software-based DRM: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

From preventing illegal copying and piracy to managing licensing and access permissions, software-based DRM plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and value of digital assets. At its core, software-based DRM relies on a combination of encryption, licensing, and authentication mechanisms to secure digital content.

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DRM – Secure Platform to Create Engaging Ebooks for Higher Education

Kitaboo

Especially in the case of the education industry, which contributes a large amount of online learning resources to the internet, digital rights management becomes even more important. Since licensing on educational content can change or expire, the embed codes allow updating the entire information. Why is DRM Important?

eBook 78
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How Does DRM Protection Help in Safeguarding Your Digital Content?

Kitaboo

Encryption Permissions and Access Control License and Authorization Watermarking III. Among these access control mechanisms are user authentication, password protection, or restricted viewing options. There can be various ways to grant this authorization, such as digital certificates, license keys, or online authentication.

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