APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING CONTENT USING FINGERPRINTING AND REAL-TIME EVIDENCE GATHERING

摘要

An apparatus, system, and method for protecting digital information from unauthorized access are described. The invention is configured to employ digital fingerprinting, pattern recognition, and real-time tamper evidence gathering to monitor for unauthorized access. When an unauthorized access is detected, an appropriate response that may be based on business rules is provided that may include termination of execution of a content player. The invention monitors over time a predetermined set of parameters associated with at least one process on a client device to detect a change in state. The state change is employed to create a fingerprint for the process. Statistical analysis is then applied to additional data collected to determine whether the additional data indicates unauthorized behavior.