How To Solve IP’s Security Challenge Media companies don’t need to compromise on security when leveraging IP technology, nor should security compromise speed, latency or efficiency. By Per Lindgren | May 6, 2021 | 5:30 a.m. ET. The transition to IP networks is a paradigm shift for the broadcasting industry. Media organizations are pressing forward with the implementation of new distributed IP production workflows, and the security of IP networks becomes a key consideration. Due to the open and easily accessible nature of IP technology, the fundamental principles that make SDI connections secure no longer apply. Do media companies need to comprise on security when leveraging IP technology? Definitely not. We have entered a new era of IP network technology where media companies can reap all the benefits of IP-based media delivery while maintaining media network security.