Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a secured data resource to a client on a peer-to-peer network. The system includes a content management server which receives and verifies a first request for access to a secured data resource from the client. If the first request is valid, the content management server generates a second request for access to the secured data resource which comprises peer-to-peer control information and information identifying the secured data resource, and which can additionally include a signature generated using a shared key. The content management transmits the second request to the client, which then retransmits the second request to a peer-to-peer control server. The control server receives the second request and validates it. Such validations can include validating the request with the shared key. If the second request is valid, the control server transmits instructions for accessing the secured data resource back to the client.