Viaccess-Orca (VO) has announced the appointment of Guillaume Forbin as Chief Security Officer. Forbin will ensure that VO’s content protection solutions — including CAS, DRM, and secure video player — and associated services address current and future TV piracy threats. Under Forbin’s strategic vision, content owners and providers around the world will be able to better protect the distribution of content across all devices, safeguarding their brands, businesses, and revenues.

“Guillaume’s extensive experience in content protection and fight against piracy with major content owners and distributors is a valuable addition to the VO team,” said Paul Molinier, CEO of Viaccess-Orca. “In today’s digital video era, new forms of piracy are constantly evolving, threatening content monetisation and brand reputations. Leveraging his experience, Guillaume will ensure that our content security solutions and services are stronger than ever, assuring our customers can design efficient content protection strategies for secure delivery of premium content on every screen.”

Forbin was previously Director, Platform and Content Security at OSN, a leading pay-TV network in the MENA region, headquartered in Dubai. Prior to that, he led The Walt Disney Company’s content security efforts throughout EMEA.

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