Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for performing cryptographic operations on network data. According to an exemplary embodiment, a system for performing cryptographic operations on network data includes an input interface configured to receive data into the system. The system includes a plurality of processors in a cascaded arrangement. Each processor includes an input coupled to the input interface, and an output coupled to respective inputs of each of the other processors downstream in the arrangement. The processors are each configured to perform respective cryptographic operations on the data. The system includes an output interface coupled to the input interface and to the output of each of the processors. The output interface is configured to transmit data out of the system and to direct the data through the system in coordination with the input interface according to a predetermined algorithm.

Abstract: A system and method are described for performing security operations on network data. According to an exemplary embodiment, a system for performing security operations on network data includes memory and a data coprocessor configured to transfer data into and out of the memory. A plurality of processors are coupled to the memory and to the data coprocessor. Each processor is configured to perform, in parallel to one another, security operations on a portion of the data. The system includes a plurality of security coprocessors coupled to the memory. Each security coprocessor is coupled to a respective one of the processors and configured to assist the respective processor in performing security operations on the portion of the data.

Abstract: A system and method are described for secure data transfer over a network. According to an exemplary embodiment a system for secure data transfer over a network includes memory and a memory controller configured to transfer data received from the network to the memory. The system includes a processor, having logic configured to retrieve a portion of the data from the memory using the memory controller. The processor also includes logic configured to perform security operations on the retrieved portion of the data, and logic configured to store the operated-on portion of the data in the memory using the memory controller. The memory controller is further configured to transfer the operated-on portion of the data from the memory to the network.