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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #1454

Details

Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
1
Caveat
None
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Tested: BlackBerry 9800 with BlackBerry OS Version 6.0
Module Type
Firmware
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. #1402 and #1403
ECDSA Cert. #177
HMAC Cert. #824
RNG Cert. #769
RSA Cert. #682
SHS Cert. #1273
Triple-DES Cert. #956
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
3.8.6.5

Vendor

Research In Motion Ltd.
295 Phillip Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W8
Canada

Certifications Team
certifications@rim.com
Phone: 519-888-7465 ext.72921
Fax: 519-886-4839

Validation History

Date Type Lab
11/29/2010 Initial DOMUS