Protecting Electronic Documents: Evaluating & Selecting Enterprise Digital Rights Management Software; A Decision Guide

This is a complete guide to learning about e-document security and enterprise digital rights management (E-DRM) software for protecting e-documents both inside and outside an organization. The gaping hole in the security schemes of enterprise content management (ECM) systems is that few, if any, protections exist once the information is legitimately accessed. Enterprise Digital Rights Management software protects e-documents through their life cycle by attaching permissions (e.g. print, edit, forward, time of expiration) to electronic documents. E-DRM helps organizations comply with privacy laws and government regulations that require assurance of the validity and integrity of documents. Managers will learn about the key standards and players in the marketplace, uses and applications for E-DRM in different industries, and key considerations for selecting and implementing a successful E-DRM project.