BlackBerry Cryptographic Library
BlackBerry Cryptographic Library, from Research In Motion Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1713 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 | 1713 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Research In Motion Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0.0.10 and 2.0.0.11 |
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 Library is a software module that provides cryptographic services to many BlackBerry® desktop products such as the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry® Desktop Software, and many other BlackBerry® products.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
Rijndael; 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)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP Professional 2002 with SP3, 32-bit edition (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-03 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2013-01-24 | 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: 2012-05-03, 2013-01-24