Management of keys for use in cryptographic computing

A method comprising:

• executing, by a core of a processor, a first instruction requesting access to a parameter associated with data for storage in a main memory coupled to the processor, the first instruction including a reference to the parameter, a reference to a wrapping key, and a reference to an encrypted encryption key, wherein execution of the first instruction comprises:
• decrypting the encrypted encryption key using the wrapping key to generate a decrypted encryption key;
• requesting transfer of the data between the main memory and the processor core;
• and
• performing a cryptographic operation on the parameter using the decrypted encryption key.

One or more non-transitory computer-readable media with code stored thereon, wherein the code is executable to cause a processor to:

• execute a first instruction requesting access to a parameter associated with data for storage in a main memory coupled to the processor, the first instruction including a reference to the parameter, a reference to a wrapping key, and a reference to an encrypted encryption key, wherein execution of the first instruction comprises:
• decrypting the encrypted encryption key using the wrapping key to generate a decrypted encryption key;
• requesting transfer of the data between the main memory and the processor core;
• and
• performing a cryptographic operation on the parameter using the decrypted encryption key.