Designing Secure ST 2110 Systems

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Publisher: SMPTE
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: SMPTE Motion Imaging Jour.
Volume: 135, No. 1, pp. 10–26
Abstract: The broadcast industry's transition from Serial Digital Interface (SDI) to SMPTE ST 2110 IP infrastructure offers flexibility but introduces significant security threats. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing comprehensive best practice guidelines tailored to ST 2110 environments, leveraging the European Broadcasting Unio (EBU) Technology Pyramid for Media Nodes. We identify unique vulnerabilities, including the critical dependency on Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and the lack of native stream authentication. To mitigate these risks, the proposed framework integrates multilayered controls: robust network segmentation, secure Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS) protocols, continuous monitoring, and device hardening. Furthermore, we explore the application of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to reduce the attack surface in distributed workflows. This paper provides broadcast engineers with actionable technical guidance to evolve from traditional perimeter models to a modern Zero Trust approach, ensuring the benefits of IP media production are realized without compromising operational integrity.
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
DOI: 10.5594/JMI.2026/YOXS1352
ISSN: Print: 1545-0279 | Electronic: 2160-2492
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/JMI.2026/YOXS1352
Author(s): Endrit Vorfaj
Carmela Troncoso
Keyword(s): ST 2110, IP Media, Broadcast Security, Cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture, EBU Tech 3371
Copyright: © 2026 SMPTE

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