Abstract: Dynamic Cipher Key Management (DCKM) of the present invention enables the protection of sensitive electronic data by assigning symmetric or asymmetric cipher keys using a process that delivers the cipher key to a network endpoint device by means of a key installation, delivery, and storage methodology. DCKM may negate the need to physically touch the network device under protection. Further, DCKM's process is based on a set of operating principles that maintains the highest levels of assurance that the cipher key pairs are issued with only devices that have the right and authorization to create a secure communication path. The DCKM process realizes the same level of security confidence that is only achieved today with conventional token based key management services with respect to the paired devices linked via a cipher key public and private relationship.

Abstract: There is disclosed a vault for the retention of valuables, which is positioned on a wall of a home or industrial complex and has the appearance of a conventional electrical outlet, such as a fuse panel, a plug assembly and so on. The vault is rotatably mounted in the wall and includes a catch or lock mechanism which operates by accessing one of the electrical components to enable a user to selectively open or close the vault.