Apparatus and method for a programmable security processor

A digital logic circuit, comprising:

• a programmable logic device;
• and
• a programmable security circuit storing a set of authorized operation security keys, said programmable security circuit comparing said authorized operation security keys with an incoming communication operation request from said programmable logic device, and selectively enabling a communication operation within said programmable logic device in response to said communication operation request,
• wherein the programmable security circuit supports multiple security standards for electronic communication devices.

A method of processing requests in a programmable security circuit, comprising the steps of:

• receiving a communication configuration request;
• comparing said communication configuration request with a set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit;
• issuing permission to said communication configuration request if a match is found between said communication configuration request and said set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit;
• and
• denying permission to said communication configuration request if no match is found between said communication configuration request and said set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit,
• wherein the programmable security circuit supports multiple security standards for electronic communication devices.

A method of processing requests in a programmable, security circuit, comprising the steps of:

• receiving a communication operation request;
• comparing said communication operation request with a set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit;
• issuing permission to said communication operation request if a match is found between said communication operation request and said set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit;
• and
• denying permission to said communication operation request if no match is found between said communication operation request and said set of programmed security keys in said programmable security circuit,
• wherein the programmable security circuit supports multiple security standards for electronic communication devices.