Media security and access control

Governance and protection across every layer of your library

Iconik enforces access controls, permissions, and rights management across storage you own — so you don't have to choose between enterprise-grade security and data sovereignty.
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Media security and access control at operational scale

Security isn’t an afterthought in media operations. It's governance that travels with every asset, share, and handoff, with the right protections at every step.
954
K
governed shares
16.3
M
delete operations tracked
324
PB
of data managed annually

Securely automate creative workflows and integrate existing tools

Access control in Iconik is layered, metadata-aware, and integrated into daily workflows — not buried in admin settings. And your data is never used to train models.

Give access based on role, asset or collection

You define what content users can view, edit, delete, download or share. Adjust permissions at the system, collection, or asset level. Permissions cascade through groups, so if you add a contractor to a group, access adjusts automatically. Change a role once, and watch it update everywhere.

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Bring-your-own SSO

Integrate with Okta, Active Directory, or any SAML/OAuth provider. When access is revoked in your identity provider, it’s revoked in Iconik instantly. No manual cleanup or orphaned accounts.

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See how Iconik protects your media

Control external sharing

Share media externally with time-limited, email-verified links. Set expiration dates, control downloads, and replace untracked file transfers with structured sharing that leaves a clear record of what was shared and with whom.

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Set rights warnings directly on assets

Flags like "Do not use," "Rights expired," and "Embargoed" appear directly on the asset, not buried in metadata fields. Teams see restrictions before they act on content, not after they've already published it.

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Track asset visibility and activity

Track views, downloads, and share activity across your media library. When a client asks who accessed a file, or a stakeholder needs to confirm a delivery, the record is already there.

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Maintain data ownership

Keep original media in your own cloud accounts or on-prem storage. Iconik does not take ownership of your storage. You decide where data resides, how it’s routed, and how it scales, without vendor lock-in.

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Add-on

Protect your media with Iconik Shield

Shield gives your team precise control over who connects, who authenticates, and what gets logged — without adding friction to creative workflows.

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IP-based access restrictions

Ensure sensitive projects are only reachable from approved networks. Restrict access by network, location, or user. Apply controls globally, by team, or to individual accounts.

Real-time audit log streaming

Stream a complete activity record to your SIEM as it happens. Every login, share event, and asset access delivered as structured JSON, so suspicious activity is visible the moment it occurs.

Email domain allowlisting

Control which email addresses and domains can authenticate when accessing shared content. A forwarded link reaching the wrong inbox becomes a dead end, not a security event.

// Available on Enterprise plans

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“With two teams in different cities, we needed strict permissions and access control lists. Iconik ensures that only the right people have access to the right content. Across the board, content accessibility, distribution, and security have all been checked by Iconik.”

Owen Flanagan
Senior Media Asset Manager,
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

What is role-based access control in media management?

Role-based access control (RBAC) defines what users can view, edit, download, or share within a media system. Permissions are assigned through roles and groups, allowing access to scale without manual adjustments.

Does Iconik support Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Yes. Iconik integrates with SAML and OAuth identity providers, including Okta and Active Directory, enabling centralized authentication and instant access revocation.

Can Iconik restrict external media downloads?

Yes. External share links can enforce expiration dates, email verification, and no-download permissions to protect sensitive media.

How does metadata-driven access work?

Iconik can apply visibility rules based on metadata such as client, region, or embargo status, automatically limiting access without duplicating libraries.

Read our security documentation

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Security should scale with your media operations — not slow them down.

Iconik enables structured access control across complex teams and environments, so sensitive content stays protected while work keeps moving.

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