In a system having a control processor, an apparatus is provided with at least one memory. The at least one memory includes a first memory portion for storing at least one first decryption key. A decryption engine uses the first decryption key to decrypt information. A key processor provides the first decryption key to the decryption engine without allowing the control processor to access the first decryption key. A system incorporating the key processing apparatus and a method of using the apparatus are also provided.