A system and method are provided to dedicate one or more processors in a multiprocessing system to performing encryption functions. When the system initializes, one of the synergistic processing unit (SPU) processors is configured to run in a secure mode wherein the local memory included with the dedicated...http://www.google.com/patents/US7475257?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7475257 - System and method for selecting and using a signal processor in a multiprocessor system to operate as a security for encryption/decryption of data
