A system provides cryptographic processing of input data on a parallel processor array that includes plural processors. A format filter extracts control and main data from the input data. A control unit receives the control data, and based on the control data, forwards control and cryptographic parameters to the processors. A first distributor distributes to each processor at least a portion of the main data. A second distributor receives output information from each processor, and based thereon, generates output data. Each processor generates output information based on the control and cryptographic parameters. The output data is a cryptographic processing result.