BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel, from Research In Motion Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1669 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1669 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Research In Motion Ltd. · website |
| Firmware versions | 3.8.7.0 [1], 3.8.7.1 [1,2], 3.8.7.4 [2], 3.8.7.5 [2] and 3.8.7.6 [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: BlackBerry 9900 with BlackBerry OS Versions 7.0 [1] and 7.1 [2]
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801 |
| DRBG | 132, 133 |
| ECDSA | 244, 245 |
| HMAC | 1063, 1064 |
| RSA | 902, 903 |
| SHS | 1581, 1582 |
| Triple-DES | 1163, 1164 |
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)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-19 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2012-10-10 | 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: 2012-01-19, 2012-10-10