BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ Cryptographic Kernel
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 496 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Research In Motion Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.1.6 |
Module description
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-toend solution. The BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel is the software module that provides the basic cryptographic functionality for the BlackBerry.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Rijndael
Tested configurations
- Windows NT Server 4.0 SP 6a
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-07 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2005-01-11 | Update | |
| 2005-08-24 | 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: 2005-01-07, 2005-01-11, 2005-08-24