BlackBerry is first MDM vendor to receive BSI clearance for BlackBerry UEM Brightsite usage with Apple iNDIGO
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The certification of BlackBerry's Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) represents a significant endorsement of the company's security capabilities, particularly in the highly regulated government sector. The certification, which pertains to the use of BlackBerry UEM for managing Apple iNDIGO devices, underscores the solution's ability to meet stringent security requirements for handling classified information.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this development is noteworthy as it reflects BlackBerry's adherence to the Common Criteria Standards, Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4), which is a benchmark for the effectiveness of security measures in IT products. The certification could potentially lead to an increase in demand for BlackBerry's services within the German government and other nations that recognize BSI's standards, thereby impacting BlackBerry's market positioning and revenue streams in the cybersecurity domain.
The recognition of BlackBerry UEM as a leader in the government security certifications space has implications for the company's market share and competitive positioning. BlackBerry's ability to secure more government certifications than any other UEM solution enhances its reputation and trustworthiness among potential clients, especially within government and critical industry agencies.
Additionally, accolades from Gartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape not only validate the company's product offerings but also serve as influential factors in procurement decisions. Organizations often rely on these assessments when selecting vendors, which means BlackBerry's recognition could translate into increased market penetration and customer loyalty, ultimately affecting its financial performance.
BlackBerry's clearance for iNDIGO projects with the German government highlights the company's strategic focus on secure mobile device management, a critical area as governments worldwide seek to modernize and secure their IT infrastructure. The ability to manage a diverse array of devices, including iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, positions BlackBerry UEM as a versatile and comprehensive solution in the UEM space.
Considering the growing emphasis on cybersecurity and the protection of classified information, BlackBerry's certification could lead to wider adoption in other government entities and industries that require high security standards. This could have a ripple effect on the technology industry, setting a precedent for security requirements and possibly influencing the development of future UEM solutions.
BSI requires that Apple iNDIGO devices meet stringent security criteria for classified information. This will require a UEM solution that can ensure the highest level of confidential information (Verschlusssache, nur für den Dienstgebrauch, VSnfD) can be securely transferred on mobile devices. The German government and critical industry agencies can now use the BlackBerry UEM platform as a foundation for rolling out iOS devices to employees.
BlackBerry UEM holds more government security certifications than any other UEM solution in the market. Used by governments and enterprises around the world, BlackBerry UEM is compatible with iOS, Android™, Windows® and Mac® devices.
"A trusted and secure mobile device policy is critically important to operational efficiency in modern governments," said Hans-Peter Bauer, SVP EMEA Sales, Cybersecurity Business Unit, BlackBerry. "BlackBerry UEM being recognized as the first to receive BSI clearance will mean the German government and KRITIS organizations can now move ahead with plans to support their users' choice of devices without risk of compromise to essential compliance and confidentiality."
BlackBerry has been named the only 2023 Gartner Peer Insights "Customers' Choice" for UEM tools, highlighting customer feedback on deployment, capabilities and support. The recognition follows BlackBerry also being positioned as a 'Leader' within the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide UEM Software 2022 Vendor Assessment and the IDC MarketScape Worldwide UEM Software for Ruggedized/Internet of Things Device Deployments, both of which provide an in-depth analysis of worldwide unified endpoint management (UEM) software providers.
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