Specifications

Encryption type Description
certificate with each server. The server might use SSL or TLS, depending how it
is set up.
AES encryption Encrypts the data that is sent between the device and BlackBerry Device
Service. This type of encryption uses the device transport key.
Work Wi-Fi connection
In a work Wi-Fi connection, a device connects to your organization’s resources through a work Wi-Fi connection that you
set up. Wi-Fi encryption is only used if the wireless access point was set up to use Wi-Fi encryption.
VPN connection
In a VPN connection, a device connects to your organization’s resources through any wireless access point or a mobile
network, your organization’s firewall, and your organization’s VPN server. Wi-Fi encryption is only used if the wireless
access point was set up to use Wi-Fi encryption.
Security Technical Overview How devices connect to the BlackBerry Device Service
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