Title :
Copyright protection for electronic publishing over computer networks
Author :
Choudhury, Abhijit K. ; Maxemchuk, Nicholas F. ; Paul, Sanjoy ; Schulzrinne, Henning G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Distributed Syst. Res., AT&T Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
One of the major challenges faced by electronic publishing is that of preventing individuals from easily copying and illegally distributing electronic documents. The authors explore the use of cryptographic protocols to discourage the distribution of illicit electronic copies, and propose an architecture and two separate strategies for making electronic document distribution secure
Keywords :
access protocols; computer networks; copyright; cryptography; document delivery; electronic publishing; publishing; architecture; computer networks; copyright protection; cryptographic protocols; electronic document distribution; electronic documents; electronic publishing; illicit electronic copies; CD-ROMs; Communication system security; Computer architecture; Computer networks; Copyright protection; Costs; Cryptographic protocols; Electronic mail; Electronic publishing; Facsimile;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
