The invention provides a network video access permission identification method, apparatus and
system, and a permission
encryption method and apparatus, and relates to the technical field of
internet video information. Permission information sent by a video
client is identified, a corresponding decryption
algorithm and a decryption key are determined through predetermined rules, and thus the permission information is decrypted. When the decrypted permission information conforms to predetermined conditions, it is determined that permission identification succeeds. In the permission identification process, a user does not have to register an account in advance by use of the video
client, and user experience is improved. At the same time, decryption of the permission information requires use of a correct decryption
algorithm and a correct decryption key at the same time, and otherwise, correct permission information cannot be obtained, such that the risk of being captured, analyzed and cracked during the communication process is avoided. In addition, the decryption
algorithm and the decryption key are independent of each other so that even if one of the two is cracked, the
system security can be ensured through the protection strategy of the other.