How to Keep Your Film and TV Productions Safe in Cyberspace

Ways to Protect Film and TV Productions from Cyber Threats:

The motion picture and film industry, a multi-billion dollar business, relies heavily on digital technology for various processes from scriptwriting to distribution. With numerous professionals collaborating on each project, often remotely, the industry faces cybersecurity vulnerabilities alongside technological advancements.

Organisations hosting valuable content are prime targets for cyberattacks such as data breaches and ransomware. As media handling methods evolve and threats proliferate, vigilance becomes paramount.

To combat these challenges, the Production Security Working Group (PSWG), comprising production, technology, legal, and security experts, developed industry-wide security standards under the CDSA. These guidelines assist producers and production teams in securing both physical and virtual assets, offering best practices and implementation guidance tailored to unique circumstances.

Security at Sohonet: Protecting You Every Step of the Way

As proud members of CDSA, Sohonet is dedicated to upholding the highest security standards in collaboration with leading studios and security regulators. With a focus on safeguarding every aspect of your production, Sohonet ensures that all their products and services meet stringent security requirements.

Networking, Firewalls, and VPNs - Network protection tailored to you

Managing security for production networks can be complex, but Sohonet's two decades of experience alleviate concerns for media teams. Their comprehensive approach to security encompasses networking, firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring that your valuable content remains protected at every stage of the production process.

They handle firewall management, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance using top-tier hardware, including next-gen firewalls with advanced Layer 7 protection. Sohonet also offers configuration of SSL VPNs and IPSEC VPNs tailored to network devices, firewalls, and security protocols. Swift deployment of patches and updates ensures continuous protection against evolving threats.

Additionally, Sohonet's team of security experts manages everything from implementing patches and upgrades to diagnosing hardware issues and setting up backups. Their 24x7 support and white glove concierge service provide security best practices and utilise equipment from leading vendors.

Corey Walton, VP of Post Production at Statement Advertising, emphasises Sohonet's advantage "Sohonet has long-standing relationships with studios and networks to develop matching security protocols. This was a big plus for us as IT and security people at the studios were completely aware of Sohonet".

For a personalised discussion about your own security needs, don't hesitate to get in touch with Sohonet's expert team.