BlackBerry Earns FedRAMP High Authorization for Crisis Communication Software
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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.
Positive
- 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
Negative
- Took 8 years to achieve FedRAMP High Authorization, indicating slow progression through security levels
News Market Reaction – BB
On the day this news was published, BB gained 2.59%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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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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