BlackBerry Earns FedRAMP High Authorization for Crisis Communication Software
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) has announced that its crisis communication software BlackBerry AtHoc has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization status from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB). This represents a significant upgrade after eight years in the FedRAMP program.
AtHoc, currently used by over 75% of U.S. federal government agencies, is an interoperable CEM system for crisis communications and incident response. The authorization validates compliance with 421 federal security and privacy standards outlined in NIST SP 800-53, setting the highest bar for protecting sensitive data.
Existing BlackBerry AtHoc customers currently using FedRAMP Moderate authorization can now upgrade to FedRAMP High. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) served as the sponsoring agency for this authorization.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) ha annunciato che il suo software di comunicazione in situazioni di crisi, BlackBerry AtHoc, ha ottenuto lo status di FedRAMP High Authorization dal Joint Authorization Board (JAB). Questo rappresenta un importante miglioramento dopo otto anni nel programma FedRAMP.
AtHoc, attualmente utilizzato da oltre il 75% delle agenzie federali statunitensi, è un sistema CEM interoperabile per le comunicazioni di crisi e la gestione degli incidenti. L'autorizzazione conferma la conformità a 421 standard federali di sicurezza e privacy indicati nel NIST SP 800-53, stabilendo il massimo livello di protezione per i dati sensibili.
I clienti attuali di BlackBerry AtHoc che utilizzano l'autorizzazione FedRAMP Moderate possono ora eseguire l'upgrade a FedRAMP High. La Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ha svolto il ruolo di agenzia sponsor per questa autorizzazione.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) ha anunciado que su software de comunicación en crisis, BlackBerry AtHoc, ha alcanzado la certificación de FedRAMP High Authorization otorgada por la Junta de Autorización Conjunta (JAB). Esto representa una mejora significativa tras ocho años en el programa FedRAMP.
AtHoc, actualmente utilizado por más del 75% de las agencias federales de EE. UU., es un sistema CEM interoperable para comunicaciones de crisis y respuesta a incidentes. La autorización valida el cumplimiento de 421 estándares federales de seguridad y privacidad establecidos en NIST SP 800-53, estableciendo el nivel más alto para proteger datos sensibles.
Los clientes actuales de BlackBerry AtHoc que utilizan la autorización FedRAMP Moderate ahora pueden actualizar a FedRAMP High. La Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) fue la agencia patrocinadora de esta autorización.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)는 위기 커뮤니케이션 소프트웨어 BlackBerry AtHoc가 공동 승인 위원회(JAB)로부터 FedRAMP High Authorization을 획득했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 FedRAMP 프로그램에 8년간 참여한 후 중요한 업그레이드를 의미합니다.
현재 미국 연방 정부 기관의 75% 이상이 사용 중인 AtHoc는 위기 커뮤니케이션 및 사고 대응을 위한 상호 운용 가능한 CEM 시스템입니다. 이번 승인은 NIST SP 800-53에 명시된 421개의 연방 보안 및 개인정보 보호 기준 준수를 검증하며, 민감한 데이터를 보호하는 최고 수준을 설정합니다.
기존에 FedRAMP Moderate 승인을 받은 BlackBerry AtHoc 고객은 이제 FedRAMP High로 업그레이드할 수 있습니다. 이 승인의 후원 기관은 연방 항공국(FAA)입니다.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) a annoncé que son logiciel de communication de crise BlackBerry AtHoc a obtenu le statut de FedRAMP High Authorization délivré par le Joint Authorization Board (JAB). Cela représente une amélioration significative après huit ans dans le programme FedRAMP.
AtHoc, actuellement utilisé par plus de 75 % des agences fédérales américaines, est un système CEM interopérable pour les communications de crise et la gestion des incidents. Cette autorisation valide la conformité à 421 normes fédérales de sécurité et de confidentialité définies dans le NIST SP 800-53, établissant le niveau le plus élevé pour la protection des données sensibles.
Les clients actuels de BlackBerry AtHoc disposant de l'autorisation FedRAMP Moderate peuvent désormais passer à FedRAMP High. La Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a été l'agence sponsor de cette autorisation.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Krisenkommunikationssoftware BlackBerry AtHoc den Status der FedRAMP High Authorization vom Joint Authorization Board (JAB) erhalten hat. Dies stellt ein bedeutendes Upgrade nach acht Jahren im FedRAMP-Programm dar.
AtHoc, das derzeit von über 75 % der US-Bundesbehörden genutzt wird, ist ein interoperables CEM-System für Krisenkommunikation und Vorfallreaktion. Die Autorisierung bestätigt die Einhaltung von 421 bundesstaatlichen Sicherheits- und Datenschutzstandards gemäß NIST SP 800-53 und setzt den höchsten Standard zum Schutz sensibler Daten.
Bestehende BlackBerry AtHoc-Kunden mit FedRAMP Moderate-Autorisierung können nun auf FedRAMP High upgraden. Die Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fungierte als Sponsor dieser Autorisierung.
- Achieved highest level FedRAMP authorization, expanding potential government contract opportunities
- Strong market position with 75% penetration in U.S. federal government agencies
- Enhanced product offering allowing existing customers to upgrade from Moderate to High authorization
- Took 8 years to achieve FedRAMP High Authorization, indicating slow progression through security levels
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BlackBerry AtHoc's FedRAMP High certification strengthens its federal market position, enabling upgrades for existing customers and enhancing competitive differentiation.
BlackBerry's AtHoc crisis communication platform has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization, the most stringent security certification level in the federal authorization framework. This represents a significant milestone after eight years in the FedRAMP program, requiring compliance with 421 federal security and privacy standards outlined in NIST SP 800-53.
The achievement carries particular weight given that AtHoc is already used by over 75% of U.S. federal government agencies for crisis communications and incident response. This extensive market penetration provides a substantial base of existing customers who now have the option to upgrade from FedRAMP Moderate to the High authorization level.
This certification is strategically timed amid increasing regulatory pressure. Following Executive Order 14028, federal cybersecurity compliance requirements have intensified, creating greater demand for highly secure communications solutions. The FedRAMP High authorization positions BlackBerry AtHoc to address these heightened compliance needs.
FedRAMP High authorization creates a notable competitive differentiator for BlackBerry in the government sector. The rigorous evaluation process and extensive security controls required for this level of certification establish significant barriers to entry, potentially enhancing both BlackBerry's competitive position and customer retention capabilities.
The sponsorship by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for this authorization also underscores AtHoc's established credibility within critical infrastructure agencies, reinforcing BlackBerry's position in high-security environments where operational resilience is paramount.
WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced that BlackBerry® AtHoc® achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization status from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB). This milestone reinforces BlackBerry's unwavering commitment to data security and operational resilience for federal agencies and critical infrastructure.
BlackBerry AtHoc is an interoperable CEM system trusted by organizations and used by over
"After eight years in the FedRAMP program, earning the FedRAMP High authorization is a significant milestone for BlackBerry AtHoc, further validating our commitment to delivering the most secure and compliant critical communications solutions for our customers," said Ramon Pinero, General Manager, BlackBerry AtHoc. "This achievement positions BlackBerry AtHoc as the premiere choice for organizations that request the highest levels of security, privacy, and operational flexibility. BlackBerry is proud to continue being a trusted industry leader in secure communications."
"Following Executive Order 14028, organizations are increasingly concerned with compliance as cybersecurity regulation continues to be a federal priority," said Dubhe Beinhorn, Senior Vice President, Public Sector BlackBerry Secure Communications. "FedRAMP High authorization will render AtHoc customers the ability to increase security and compliance. We are immensely grateful to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for serving as our sponsoring agency. As the cybersecurity landscape shifts, and data privacy and cloud security become a greater industry focus, BlackBerry AtHoc will be at the forefront of our customers' needs."
Existing BlackBerry AtHoc customers who currently use AtHoc authorized with FedRAMP Moderate now have the option to upgrade to FedRAMP High.
Achieving FedRAMP authorization entails a rigorous evaluation process, requiring Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to validate their cloud service offerings comply with 421 federal security and privacy standards outlined in NIST SP 800-53. These controls protect sensitive data with precision and resilience. FedRAMP High sets the highest bar for safeguarding critical organizations such as government agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
To learn more about BlackBerry AtHoc, visit BlackBerry.com/AtHoc
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