SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
a) Transaction logs in SMS server and CAS server to confirm the activities related to channel activation and other simulation tests carried out reflects in both SMS and CAS logs with same date & time b) VC number of CAS and SMS for enablement each channel is same in CAS and SMS at any point in time, • Synchronization of the data of both CAS and SMS: CAS and SMS data shall be synchronized with each other. Auditor shall use the facility available in sms to trace data mismatch between CAS and SMS on periodic basis • Auditor shall compare file output of CAS and SMS to generate a 100% match or mismatch error report. • The SMS should be computerized and capable to record the vital information and data concerning the subscribers such as: ▪ Unique Customer Id ▪ Subscription Contract number ▪ Name of the subscriber ▪ Billing Address ▪ Installation Address ▪ Landline telephone number ▪ Mobile telephone number ▪ Email id ▪ A – la carte Channels or Bouquet / Subscriber Packagesubscribed to ▪ Unique STB Number ▪ Unique VC Number • The SMS should be able to undertake the viewing and printing historical data in terms of the activations, deactivations etc. • Location of each and every set top box VC unit • The SMS should be capable of giving the reporting at any desired time about: ▪ The total no subscribers authorized ▪ The total no of subscribers on the network ▪ The total no of subscribers subscribing to a particular service at any particular date. ▪ The details of channels opted by subscriber on A-xx-xxxxx basis. ▪ The Bouquet / Subscriber Packagewise details of the channels in the Bouquet / Subscriber Package. ▪ The Bouquet / Subscriber Package wise subscriber numbers. ▪ The ageing of the subscriber on the particular channel or Bouquet / Subscriber Package ▪ The history of all the above mentioned data for the period of the last 2 years
1. Following parameters should be validated during the common audit of Headend, CAS & SMS i. Review Complete Network Diagram
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
i. Review Complete Network Diagram
ii. Undertaking from Operators for all SMS and CAS installed at Head end to identify Multiple CAS / SMS iii. Certificate from CAS provider for details of CA ID, Service ID, N/w ID, version and no. of instances and servers installed. Also, confirmation with respect to history of hacking to be provided by the CAS Vendor.
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be originated from SMS only. Only after origination from SMS, the CAS should be communicated in this regard. · SMS and CAS should be fully integrated for all the logics (including but not limited to subscriber provisioning, product entitlements etc.). · The SMS should be computerized and capable to record the vital information and data concerning the subscribers such as: · The SMS should be able to undertake the viewing and printing historical data in terms of the activations, deactivations etc. It must also be able to provide this data in digital format (e.g. excel) for further processing and intelligence. · Location of each and every set top box VC unit · The SMS should be capable of giving the reporting at any desired time about:
(i) Review Complete Network Diagram
(ii) Undertaking from Operators for all SMS and CAS installed at Head end – issue of Multiple CAS / SMS (iii) Certificate from CAS provider for details of CA ID, Service ID, N/w ID, version and no. of instances installed. Also confirmation with respect to history of hacking
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
1. Following parameters should be validated during the common audit of Headend, CAS & SMS
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
a) Transaction logs in SMS server and CAS server to confirm the activities related to channel activation and other simulation tests carried out reflects in both SMS and CAS logs with same date & time b) VC number of CAS and SMS for enablement each channel is same in CAS and SMS at any point in time, • Synchronization of the data of both CAS and SMS: CAS and SMS data shall be synchronized with each other. Auditor shall use the facility available in sms to trace data mismatch between CAS and SMS on periodic basis • Auditor shall compare file output of CAS and SMS to generate a 100% match or mismatch error report.
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
a) Transaction logs in SMS server and CAS server to confirm the activities related to channel activation and other simulation tests carried out reflects in both SMS and CAS logs with same date & time
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only.
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only. . SMS and CAS should be fully integrated. . The SMS should be computerized and capable to record the vital information and data concerning the subscribers such as: . The SMS should be able to undertake the viewing and printing historical data in terms of the activations, deactivations etc. . Location of each and every set top box VC unit . The SMS should be capable of giving the reporting at any desired time about:
1. Following parameter should be validated during the audit
(i) Review Complete Network Diagram
(ii) Undertaking from Operators for all SMS and CAS installed at Head end – issue of Multiple CAS / SMS (iii) Certificate from CAS provider for details of CA ID, Service ID, N/w ID, version and no. of instances installed. Also confirmation with respect to history of hacking
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be originated from SMS only. Only after origination from SMS, the CAS should be communicated in this regard. · SMS and CAS should be fully integrated for all the logics (including but not limited to subscriber provisioning, product entitlements etc.). · The SMS should be computerized and capable to record the vital information and data concerning the subscribers such as: · The SMS should be able to undertake the viewing and printing historical data in terms of the activations, deactivations etc. It must also be able to provide this data in digital format (e.g. excel) for further processing and intelligence. · Location of each and every set top box VC unit · The SMS should be capable of giving the reporting at any desired time about:
1. Following parameter should be validated during the audit
(i) Review Complete Network Diagram
(ii) Undertaking from Operators for all SMS and CAS installed at Head end – issue of Multiple CAS / SMS
(iii) Certificate from CAS provider for details of CA ID, Service ID, N/w ID, version and no. of instances installed. Also confirmation with respect to history of hacking
(iv) Check the number of MUX’s installed with active TS outputs. Also whether all TS from MUX are encrypted.
(v) Review whether Live diagram / fibre details of network are captured in SMS system
(vi) To check if Operator specific coding / ID is available for finger printing
(vii) Confirm whether watermarking network logo for all pay channels are inserted at encoder end only
(viii) Review the controls deployed to ensure integrity and reliability of the reports such as logs, access controls, time stamp etc.
(ix) Review the Subscriber parameters which are captured in the SMS and validate if following parameters are present for subscriber
(x) Review the subscribers activation/ de-activation history in the SMS system
(xi) Validate if the SMS is integrated with the Conditional Access (“CA”) system.
(xii) Review if all the active and de-active STBs are synchronized in both SMS and CA system.
(xiii) Validate if independent logs/report can be generation for active and de-active VCs with the product/channels active in both SMS & CA systems.
(xiv) Review if the system support the finger printing and OSD features at Box level, Customer account level as well as Global level.
(xv) Validate if all the STBs are individually addressable from the System and are paired with the viewing cards.
(xvi) Review the Electronic Programming Guide to check LCN/C...
SMS Audit. All product authorization must be from SMS only. SMS and CAS should be fully integrated. The SMS should be computerized and capable to record the vital information and data concerning the subscribers such as o Unique Customer Id o Subscription Contract number o Name of the subscriber o Billing Address o Installation Address o Landline telephone number o Mobile telephone number o Email id o Service/Package subscribed to o Unique STB Number o Unique VC Number SMS should be able to undertake the viewing and printing historical data in terms of the activations, deactivations etc. Location of each and every set top box VC unit. The SMS should be capable of giving the reporting at any desired time about: o The total number subscribers authorized o The total number of subscribers on the network o The total number of subscribers subscribing to a particular service at any particular date. o The details of channels opted by subscriber on a‐la‐carte basis. o The package wise details of the channels in the package. o The package wise subscriber numbers. o The ageing of the subscriber on the particular channel or package o The history of all the above mentioned data for the period of the last 2 years
