An integrated circuit device that includes a secure or protected memory component is herein disclosed and enabled. The integrated circuit device may be a wireless communication device, a smart phone, or a smart card. Additionally, the integrated circuit device may be part of, or included in, a computing device or a mobile device. The integrated circuit device includes a protected memory section for storing protected data that is not accessible by a user at the protected memory section, but is accessible by a memory controller included in the integrated circuit device. The access and transfer of the protected data is protected using combination security operations that may include encryption, cryptography, and user authentication. The integrated circuit device may further include a wireless component for establishing a wireless connection with wireless computing devices or readers for wirelessly transmitting the protected data accessed by the memory controller.