A method and apparatus for processing transactions related to content distribution. A content request is made through a user device and, in response to the request, the user device receives a direction to request a security component required to render the content. The user device then requests the security component from a computer associated with a transaction aggregator and billing information of the user is collected. The requested security component is returned to the user device and a protected instance of a rendering engine is created on the user device with the security component. The content is then rendered within the protected instance and the rendering operation is reported to the transaction aggregator.