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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #986

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 4.5
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. #774 and #775
ECDSA Cert. #85
HMAC Cert. #423
RNG Cert. #444
RSA Cert. #367
SHS Cert. #777
Triple-DES Cert. #671
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman; ECMQV
Firmware Versions
3.8.5.32a

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

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/24/2008 Initial DOMUS