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Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.
ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir
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This is the first time BlackBerry products have been FIPS certified ahead of launch.
ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir
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In addition to FIPS certifications, BlackBerry products have continuously passed rigorous security assessments from a variety of other independent organizations around the world.
ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir
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Normally it only takes 8-12 months to get the FIPS-140-2 validation.
FORBES: Connect
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Sure a few Android devices like Motorola Droid 2 get the FIPS-140-2 but thats only for data encryption modules NOT including the operating system its self.
FORBES: Connect
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So the US ICE really trust iOS over FIPS-140-2 validation BlackBerry and its new up coming BlackBerry 10 devices that are powered by QNX with military level certifications?
FORBES: Connect
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So basically RIM gets the FIPS-140-2 validation on two factors.
FORBES: Connect
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In fact, the BlackBerry management ensured that BB10 passed the same certification Windows Phone is looking at ( FIPS 140-2) so the new handsets would be eligible for classified use.
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"Achieving FIPS 140-2 certification means that BlackBerry 10 is ready to meet the strict security requirements of government agencies and enterprises at launch, " said Michael K. Brown, Vice President, Security Product Management and Research at RIM.
ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir
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"Achieving FIPS certification for an entirely new platform in a very short period of time, and before launch, is quite remarkable and a testament to the dedication of our security team, " said David MacFarlane, Director, Security Certifications at RIM.
ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir
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The U.S. government's FIPS 140-2 certification of BlackBerry 10 and the selection of BlackBerry 10 by the German Procurement Office and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) underline how our new platform continues to set the standard for government communications.
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