BlackBerry OS Cryptographic Library
BlackBerry OS Cryptographic Library, from BlackBerry, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1578 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1578 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | BlackBerry · website |
| Software versions | 5.6, 5.6.1 or 5.6.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The BlackBerry OS Cryptographic Library is a software module that provides the cryptographic functionality required for secure operation of the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ and devices running the BlackBerry® 10 OS .
Approved algorithms (10)
Other algorithms
DES; DESX; AES CCM* (non-compliant); ARC2; ARC4; MD2; MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5; ECNR; ECQV; ECIES; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RNG; DRBG (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- BlackBerry® Tablet OS Version 2.0 (Binary compatible to BlackBerry® Tablet OS Version 1.0) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | Initial | DXC Technology |
| 2012-06-05 | Update | |
| 2012-08-16 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2013-01-24 | Update | |
| 2013-02-22 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2014-04-11 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2016-01-24 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2016-06-21 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2011-07-21, 2012-06-05, 2012-08-16, 2013-01-24, 2013-02-22, 2014-04-11, 2016-01-24, 2016-06-21