Abstract: A system and method for encrypting a base payload are provided. An encryption processor receives the base payload that includes plaintext and an input command. The input command identifies cryptographic material from various cryptographic domains that is used to encrypt the base payload. The cryptographic material is assembled. Channels that include the encrypted base payload are identified. Reserved channels are identified. A header is generated. The base payload is encrypted using cryptographic material into the channels. Reserved channels are encrypted. A digital payload that includes the header, the encrypted channels and the reserved channels is generated.