Irdeto’s Frikkie Jonker discusses the importance of fighting piracy

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, the director of broadcast cybersecurity and anti-piracy at Irdeto, Frikkie Jonker, discusses the importance of fighting piracy. Jonker is a highly respected name in the South African anti-piracy industry, boasting over 30 years of experience in the field. In his current role, Jonker heads up the Irdeto team fighting against piracy in Africa. Irdeto is owned by the MultiChoice Group and is dedicated to working with organisations like Partners Against Piracy (PAP) to fight cybercrime in video entertainment. In this What’s Next interview, Jonker discusses how piracy has evolved in the digital age and explains why the fight against piracy remains incredibly important. He explains why he is committed to fighting piracy and protecting the creative industry through his current role, highlighting piracy’s financial impact on individuals and businesses. Jonker then discusses how the partnership between MultiChoice and PAP has been valuable for both parties, and reveals how MultiChoice has offered its expertise and resources to help PAP protect the creative industry. He expands upon the various strategies and technologies that Irdeto and PAP use to combat the rising threat of piracy in the digital landscape and notes the role social media plays as a platform for sharing pirated content. Jonker concludes the interview by explaining how ISPs, governments, and regulatory bodies play important roles in fighting piracy.