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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #1669

Details

Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
Moved to historical list due to sunsetting
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Tested: BlackBerry 9900 with BlackBerry OS Versions 7.0 [1] and 7.1 [2]
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. #1798, #1799, #1800 and #1801
DRBG Certs. #132 and #133
ECDSA Certs. #244 and #245
HMAC Certs. #1063 and #1064
RSA Certs. #902 and #903
SHS Certs. #1581 and #1582
Triple-DES Certs. #1163 and #1164
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
3.8.7.0 [1], 3.8.7.1 [1,2], 3.8.7.4 [2], 3.8.7.5 [2] and 3.8.7.6 [2]

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

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/19/2012 Initial CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc
10/10/2012 Update CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc