Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Security Level Exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: BlackBerry 9800 with BlackBerry OS Version 6.0
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.
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