Specifications

Cryptographic algorithms,
codes, protocols, and libraries
that devices support
BlackBerry devices support the following types of cryptographic algorithms, codes, protocols, and APIs:
• Symmetric encryption algorithms
• Asymmetric encryption algorithms
• Hash algorithms
• Message authentication codes
• Signature algorithms
• Key agreement algorithms
• Cryptographic protocols
• Cryptographic libraries
• VPN cryptographic support
• Wi-Fi cryptographic support
Symmetric encryption algorithms
Algorithm Key length (in bits) Modes
AES 128, 192, 256 CBC, CFB, ECB, OFB, CTR, CCM/CCM*, GCM,
Key Wrap (RFC 3394)
AES 512 XTS
Blowfish up to 256 CBC, CFB, ECB, OFB
Camellia 128, 192, 256 CBC, ECB
CAST 40 to 128 CBC, CFB, ECB, OFB
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