METHOD, HOST, STORAGE, AND MACHINE-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROTECTING CONTENT

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for protecting content of a storage. First authentication information regarding a first module is acquired. The first module is one of a plurality of modules included in the storage. The first module is authenticated based on first Unique Individual Information (UII) of the first module and the first authentication information. Second authentication information regarding a second module is acquired. The second module is another of the plurality of modules included in the storage. The second module is authenticated based on second UII of the second module and the second authentication information. Access to content stored in the storage is permitted when at least the first module and the second module are successfully authenticated.