BlackBerry Cryptographic Java Module
BlackBerry Cryptographic Java Module, from BlackBerry Limited, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2981 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. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2981 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 Java Module is a software module that provides cryptographic services to BlackBerry products such as the BlackBerry PlayBook Administration Service, and other BlackBerry products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
Approved algorithms (11)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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