Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Security Level Exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: BlackBerry Storm 9500 with BlackBerry OS Version 4.7
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. #946 and #947 |
ECDSA |
Cert. #118 |
HMAC |
Cert. #526 |
RNG |
Cert. #536 |
RSA |
Cert. #456 |
SHS |
Cert. #921 |
Triple-DES |
Cert. #750 |
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
3.8.5.51