A secure access method and system

A secure electronic content system and method 100 is provided. The system includes a controller including an interface component 150, a host system coupled to the controller 120, the host system configured to present content under predetermined conditions, the host system operable with a navigation protocol, the host system further including a system manager operable with an associations component configured to be at least partially run by the host system, a translator configured to provide meanings and generate commands within the host system at least a first digital rights management DRM component 140 configured to provide encoding and access rules for the content and a file system component including a file system application programming interface API configured 150 to provide a logical interface between a plurality of components.