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Secure HLS on CDNsun | URL Signing & Access Control
11 Feb 2026
Secure HLS on CDNsun HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is easy to deliver at scale, but it is also easy to steal: a single leaked .m3u8 can be shared, embedded elsewhere, or used for unauthorized restreaming. Because HLS is built from playlists and many small segments, protecting only one URL is rarely enough. This article explains how to secure HLS on CDNsun using URL signing and complementary controls like hotlinking, geo-blocking, IP rules, and password protection. URL signing for HLS on CDNsun: [...]