Cryptography
معالج تشفير
A hardware device or chip specifically designed to perform cryptographic operations such as encryption, decryption, signing, and key management, often used to enhance security and performance.
Quick answer: A hardware device or chip specifically designed to perform cryptographic operations such as encryption, decryption, signing, and key management, often used to enhance security and performance.
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Definition
A hardware device or chip specifically designed to perform cryptographic operations such as encryption, decryption, signing, and key management, often used to enhance security and performance.
Operational example
A crypto processor offloads cryptographic operations from the main CPU, improving both performance and the security of sensitive data.
Localized term
معالج تشفير
Localized example
يقوم معالج التشفير بإزاحة العمليات التشفيرية عن وحدة المعالجة الرئيسية، مما يحسن الأداء وأمان البيانات الحساسة.
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
Exam relevance
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
Target audience
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Incident Responders
