System and method for selectively providing cryptographic capabilities based on location

摘要

A system and method of providing cryptographic functionality includes receiving a request to perform a cryptographic operation in a mobile electronic device (2), determining whether the cryptographic operation is permitted to be performed by the mobile electronic device (2) based on the current location of the mobile electronic device, and performing the cryptographic operation in the mobile electronic device (2) only if it is determined that the cryptographic operation is permitted.