Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Security Level Exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: BlackBerry 9000 with BlackBerry OS Versions 4.6[1][2] and 4.6.1[2]
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
BlackBerry® 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. BlackBerry® is a totally integrated package that includes hardware, software and service, providing a complete end-to-end solution. The BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel is the software module that provides the basic cryptographic functionality for the BlackBerry.
Approved Algorithms
AES |
Certs. #873, #874, #875, #876, #915 and #924 |
ECDSA |
Certs. #108, #109 and #113 |
HMAC |
Certs. #489, #490 and #511 |
RNG |
Certs. #501, #502 and #525 |
RSA |
Certs. #422, #423 and #445 |
SHS |
Certs. #867, #868 and #902 |
Triple-DES |
Certs. #717, #718 and #739 |
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength); ECMQV (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength)
Firmware Versions
3.8.5.42[1], 3.8.5.48[1] and 3.8.5.50a[2]