Security Builder FIPS Java Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2980 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | BlackBerry Limited · website |
| Software versions | 2.9 |
Module description
The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is a standards-based cryptographic toolkit written in Java. It supports optimized Elliptic Curve Cryptography and provides application developers with sophisticated tools to flexibly integrate encryption, digital signatures and other security mechanisms into Java-based applications. The Security Builder FIPS Java Module is intended for use by developers who want government level security and can also be used in conjunction with other Certicom developer toolkits including Security Builder PKI and Security Builder SSL.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 3988, 4299, 4300 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 1180, 1359, 1360 |
| DSA | 1084, 1142, 1143 |
| ECDSA | 884, 1009, 1010 |
| HMAC | 2603, 2835, 2836 |
| KAS | 83, 98, 99 |
| KTS | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | 2046, 2320, 2321 |
| SHS | 3292, 3537, 3538 |
| Triple-DES | 2188, 2320, 2321 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm 8992 Snapdragon running on BlackBerry PRIV
- Android OS API Level 17 with processor NXP ARM Cortex-A9 running on Ricoh MP C3004 (single-user mode)
- CentOS 7.0 with Java JRE 1.8.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge 2950
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-01 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2018-07-10 | Update |
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: 2017-08-01, 2018-07-10