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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #939

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 8300 with BlackBerry OS Version 4.3
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. #734, #735, #736 and #737
ECDSA Certs. #78 and #79
HMAC Certs. #400 and #401
RNG Certs. #428 and #429
RSA Certs. #344 and #345
SHS Certs. #751 and #752
Triple-DES Certs. #653 and #654
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
3.8.5.11b and 3.8.5.11c
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 x72921
Fax: 519-886-4839

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
4/23/2008 Initial DOMUS