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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #500

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® 7230 with BlackBerry OS® Versions 3.8[1], 4.0[1] and 4.1[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-toend solution. The BlackBerry® Cryptographic Kernel is the software module that provides the basic cryptographic functionality for the BlackBerry®.
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #177
HMAC Cert. #1
RNG Cert. #27
RSA Cert. #22
SHS Cert. #264
Triple-DES Cert. #281
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); ECMQV (key agreement)
Firmware Versions
3.8.0.18[1], 3.8.0.20[1], 3.8.0.23[1], 3.8.0.23b [1,2], 3.8.0.24[1], 3.8.0.24b[1,2], 3.8.0.26[1], 3.8.0.26b[1,2], 3.8.0.27[1] and 3.8.0.27b[1,2]

Vendor

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

Government Certifications Team
certifications@rim.com
Phone: 519-888-7465 x2921
Fax: 519-886-4839

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/18/2005 Initial DOMUS
1/31/2005 Update
3/11/2005 Update
6/30/2005 Update
8/24/2005 Update
9/9/2005 Update
10/7/2005 Update