Secure Your ST 2110 & NMOS/IPMX Infrastructure with BCP-003 / PEP Encryption
ST 2110 and NMOS/IPMX traffic is unencrypted by default. Once it's on the network, any node can read it, modify it, or inject unauthorized commands.
Promwad engineers can close that gap by implementing BCP-003 and PEP encryption — without adding latency or breaking interoperability
Why Broadcast IP Networks Are Vulnerable by Default
ST 2110 was designed for performance and interoperability — not security. Media flows, control signals, and device discovery all travel unencrypted across the network. In a closed facility, this was an acceptable trade-off. In today's infrastructure, it isn't.
The attack surface has expanded
SDI-to-IP migration moves broadcast traffic onto standard Ethernet — shared switches, routable VLANs, and cloud-connected backbones. Any device on the network can intercept RTP streams, monitor NMOS discovery traffic, or inject unauthorized connection requests.
'Closed network' is no longer enough
Multi-vendor facilities, remote production, and cloud-hybrid deployments all introduce exposure that a physically isolated SDI plant never had.
Compliance is catching up
Major broadcasters and content owners increasingly mandate encrypted media transport as a contract condition. OEM product lines that can't demonstrate BCP-003 compliance are being disqualified before procurement begins.
Worried your ST 2110 infrastructure won't pass a security audit? Let's find out before your customer does.
BCP-003 / PEP: Encryption Built for Broadcast IP
BCP-003 and PEP were designed specifically for NMOS and ST 2110 environments — they can be implemented without compromising latency, interoperability, or compliance.
BCP-003 secures the NMOS control plane
TLS-based security applied across IS-04, IS-05, IS-08, and other NMOS APIs — covering registries, controllers, and nodes. Promwad implements BCP-003-01, -02, and -03, including both authorization and encrypted transport of control traffic.
PEP secures parameter exchange between devices
The Policy Enforcement Point layer ensures that only authorized endpoints can negotiate stream parameters, join a flow, or modify a connection. Unauthorized devices are rejected before they reach the media plane.
ST 2110 media flows are encrypted at transport level
RTP streams are protected via SRTP or DTLS — maintaining the timing precision and multicast behavior that broadcast workflows require. Properly implemented, encryption adds no measurable jitter and no packet loss.
Certificate and key management is included
Promwad handles PKI setup, certificate issuance, rotation policies, and revocation as part of the delivery scope — not as an afterthought.
Vendor-neutral by design
The implementation works across mixed ecosystems: existing hardware, software-defined nodes, and cloud gateways — without requiring a forklift upgrade.
What We Deliver
Promwad plugs in as your engineering team at any stage — from architecture design to implementation and compliance verification. A typical engagement covers:
Security architecture design
for ST 2110 / NMOS environments — threat modelling, topology review, encryption scope definition
BCP-003 implementation
across NMOS controllers, registries, and nodes — IS-04, IS-05, IS-08 and beyond
PEP integration
for policy-enforced, encrypted parameter exchange between devices
PKI setup
certificate issuance, rotation policies, and revocation handling
Interoperability testing
across your vendor mix — we verify compliance, not just functionality
PEP integration
for policy-enforced, encrypted parameter exchange between devices
Documentation and compliance reporting
audit-ready deliverables for your customers or internal security reviews
Engagements start with a scoped technical assessment. First results typically within 8-10 weeks.
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Technology Scope
Standards & Protocols
ST 2110-20/30/40, NMOS IS-04 / IS-05 / IS-08, BCP-003-01/02/03, IPMX, AMWA, SMPTE
Platforms
FPGA-based media nodes, software-defined infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments
Security Layer
TLS 1.2 / 1.3, SRTP, DTLS, X.509 PKI, OAuth 2.0 (IS-10)
Interfaces
REST API, gRPC, multicast / unicast RTP
Who We Help
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Failed interoperability or security audit
- New customer requirement blocking contract sign-off
- SDI sunset timeline creating pressure to ship IP-native product
- Internal mandate to achieve BCP-003 compliance with no clear ownership
We've solved all these challenges. Let's talk about yours!
Vadim Shilov, Head of Broadcasting & Telecom at Promwad
Case Study
SBCP-003 Security Implementation for an NMOS-Enabled Broadcast Node
Bridging the gap between open IP production and the security requirements of modern broadcast facilities.
Challenge
In multi-vendor ST 2110 environments, NMOS control traffic runs unencrypted by default. For a broadcast OEM shipping an NMOS-enabled camera node, this created a hard blocker: a major facility customer required BCP-003 compliance and authenticated device access before approving the product for deployment.
Solution
- Encrypted Control Traffic. TLS 1.3 applied across IS-04, IS-05, and IS-08 endpoints — registration, connection management, and audio mapping all secured without API changes for existing clients.
- Authenticated Device Access. IS-10 OAuth 2.0 authorization integrated to ensure only approved controllers can modify flows or override connections.
- PKI Infrastructure. Certificate issuance, rotation policies, and revocation handling set up as part of the delivery scope.
- Interoperability Verified. BCP-003 compliance tested across the customer's mixed-vendor facility with zero performance regression on live ST 2110-20 4K flows.
Result
Why Broadcast Teams Trust Promwad
Promwad is a broadcast systems development company — from concept to mass production. We plug in as your engineering partner at any stage: to rescue a delayed project, accelerate a release, or close a specific expertise gap.
Ready to Secure Your IP Broadcast Infrastructure?
Whether you're preparing for a security audit, responding to a customer requirement, or building BCP-003 compliance into a new product line — we can help you scope it and ship it.
FAQ
What is BCP-003 and why does it matter for ST 2110 environments?
Does encrypting ST 2110 traffic affect latency or video quality?
What is the difference between BCP-003 and PEP in broadcast IP security?
We have a mixed-vendor facility. Can BCP-003 be implemented without replacing existing equipment?
Is a "closed network" sufficient security for ST 2110 infrastructure?