For organizations and governments worldwide, the stakes for secure communication and data management have never been higher. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and staying compliant with rigorous security standards is not just about protecting information but ensuring operational resilience in critical environments.
BlackBerry’s recent certification by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) marks a major milestone in government-level security. As the first Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution to achieve this level of recognition, BlackBerry® UEM has been validated against the internationally respected Common Criteria standards at their most demanding levels. Together with BSI’s separate certification of BlackBerry® SecusSUITE® for secure voice and text communications, this recognition underscores BlackBerry’s strong commitment to earning and upholding the highest levels of government and enterprise security — including those required to operate in classified and restricted environments.
What Is BSI Certification?
The BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik) is Germany’s national cybersecurity agency and establishes some of the most stringent security standards in the world. BlackBerry® UEM earned Certification ID BSI-DSZ-CC-1235 for Apple® indigo and Samsung KNOX® devices.
For German federal and state agencies, BSI certification is non-negotiable for mobile management solutions, as it ensures devices accessing sensitive government documents and communications are protected from compromise. Communication solutions without this certification are not permitted in these regulated environments.
What Does BSI Certification Validate?
To earn this designation, BlackBerry UEM underwent a comprehensive evaluation based on multiple criteria, including:
- Architecture and Documentation, including Common Criteria security targets, design and functional specifications, operational guidance, testing, and lifecycle management
- Process and Tools, including coding standards, build and release processes, and testing.
- Physical Security Site Visit, including access control systems, data centers, remote working, and incident response process.
- New Security Features, including managed device attestation for iOS, expanded IT policies, larger key sizes for server certificates, and iOS certificate pinning.
BlackBerry UEM officially meets these rigorous criteria, giving federal employees and enterprises across critical industries the confidence that they’re working with a platform engineered to handle persistent and sophisticated threats.
Why This Matters for MDM Customers
BlackBerry UEM is the first UEM product to achieve BSI certification. For Mobile Device Management (MDM) customers, this delivers significant benefits.
Enhanced Security Assurance
The certification ensures critical communications, such as emails and sensitive application data, are safe, meeting highest-grade cybersecurity standards and minimizing vulnerabilities often found in mobile communications.
Accelerated International Adoption
The BSI certification isn’t just for German government agencies. Its global reputation as a rigorous benchmark helps fast-track adoption among NATO-aligned countries or regions like France and Scandinavia.
Simplified Compliance
Organizations working in regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure must often meet overlapping national and international standards. BSI certification aligns Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408), ensuring that IT products and systems meet internationally recognized standards for security and assurance, making it easier for government and critical infrastructure customers to satisfy procurement and compliance.
Operational Resilience
BSI frameworks focus on more than technical security; they ensure system availability and resilience, preparing organizations for uninterrupted operations in adverse conditions, such as cyberattacks.
BlackBerry’s Commitment to Certifications
The BlackBerry UEM solution’s achievement of BSI certification is not an isolated event. It reflects BlackBerry’s long-standing strategy to build trust with our customers through a portfolio of solutions — including BlackBerry UEM, BlackBerry® AtHoc®, and BlackBerry SecuSUITE — with validations that few organizations can match. These include:
- NIAP/Common Criteria standard and accreditations for ensuring software integrity.
- NATO-Restricted certification, trusted for secure communications in allied military operations.
- NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) certification for protecting classified environments.
- FedRAMP High Authorization for resilient cloud communication solutions in U.S. federal agencies.
These certifications reduce risk by ensuring that BlackBerry® solutions undergo strict, third-party scrutiny. This track record makes BlackBerry UEM a trusted solution for governments, defense agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises managing sensitive data.
Why Choose BlackBerry UEM?
With an unparalleled certification portfolio, BlackBerry UEM delivers:
- Sovereign-Grade Security: Trust that every device, data point, and communication is secure from interception or compromise.
- Operational Flexibility: Choose deployment models tailored to your organization, including on-premises, hybrid, or cloud setups.
- Compliance without Complexity: Address the world’s toughest cybersecurity regulations without extra work.
- Global Trust: Join mission-critical organizations worldwide, from NATO allies to U.S. federal agencies, who already rely on BlackBerry as their secure communications partner.
Has your organization ever experienced a breach or exposed a vulnerability in your MDM tool? Are you concerned your current MDM provider isn’t prioritizing security? Reach out to us today and connect with a BlackBerry government or critical infrastructure expert to start your journey towards a more secure future.
