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Projects Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program

Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program CAVP

Implementation Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel Library
Description
BlackBerry(r) is the leading wireless enterprise solution that allows users to stay connected with secure, wireless access to email, corporate data, phone, web and organizer features. The BlackBerry(r) Cryptographic Kernel is the firmware module that provides the core cryptographic functionality to BlackBerry(r) Wireless Handhelds.
Version
3.8.4 (Firmware)
Type
SOFTWARE
Vendor
Research in Motion
295 Phillip Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W8
Canada
Contacts
Security Certifications Team
[email protected]
(519) 888-7465
Fax: (519) 886-9852

ECDSA 38

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-2): Expand

RSA 175

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor RSA SigVer (FIPS186-2) Expand

RNG 242

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor RNG FIPS (186-2) General Purpose: Expand

SHS 521

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor SHA-1 Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor SHA2-256 Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor SHA2-512 Expand

AES 457

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor AES-CBC Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor AES-CTR Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor AES-ECB Expand

TDES 474

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor TDES-CBC Expand

HMAC 217

   First Validated: 10/27/2006
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor HMAC-SHA-1 Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor HMAC-SHA2-256 Expand
Intel PXA901 312MHz processor HMAC-SHA2-512 Expand

Created October 05, 2016, Updated September 22, 2026