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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #593

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 7290 with BlackBerry OS Version 4.1
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. #291
ECDSA Cert. #9
HMAC Cert. #100
RNG Cert. #115
RSA Cert. #82
SHS Cert. #365
Triple-DES Cert. #366
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); ECMQV (key agreement)
Firmware Versions
3.8.3.3, 3.8.3.5, 3.8.3.6 and 3.8.3.7
Product URL
http://www.blackberry.com/products/handhelds/index.shtml

Vendor

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

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

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
12/1/2005 Initial DOMUS