Blackberry 8520 Encryption

Encryption

About file encryption

File encryption is designed to protect files that you store in the BlackBerry® device memory and on a media card that can be inserted in your

device. You can encrypt the files in the device memory and on your media card using an encryption key that your device generates, your device

password, or both.

If you encrypt the files using an encryption key that your device generates, you can only access the files on your media card when the media

card is inserted in your device. If you encrypt the files using your device password, you can access the files on your media card in any device

that you insert your media card into, as long as you know the password for the device.

Encrypt the files in the device memory and on a media card

1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2. Click Memory.

3. Perform one of the following actions:

• To encrypt files using an encryption key that your device generates, change the Encryption Mode field to Device.

• To encrypt files using a device password, change the Encryption Mode field to Security Password.

• To encrypt files using an encryption key and a device password, change the Encryption Mode field to Security Password &

Device.

4. Change the Encrypt Media Files field to Yes.

5. Press the Menu key.

6. Click Save.

To stop encrypting the files in the device memory and on a media card, change the Encryption Mode field to None.

Related topics

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About content protection

Content protection is designed to encrypt your BlackBerry® device data. When content protection is turned on, your device uses a private key

to encrypt data as it is stored on the device, including data that your device receives when it is locked. Your device decrypts data as you access

it.

You can set content protection to include or exclude your contacts. If you turn on content protection for contacts and you receive a call when

the device is locked, the caller name does not appear on the screen.

When you lock your device, an open lock indicator appears in the device status section of the screen to indicate that your device is deleting a

copy of the private key from the temporary device memory. A lock indicator appears when the device has deleted the key.

User Guide Security

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messages Sign or encrypt a message Encrypt a PGP protected message with a pass phrase Attach a PGP key to a message Download the PGP key used to sign or encrypt a message Add a PGP key from a message Add a PGP key from an attachment PGP protected message status PGP protected message options Change your signing and encryption key Change options for downloading attachments in encrypted messages Change the default signing and encryption option About message classifications Change the default message classification Change the size of PGP indicators in messages Change the encryption algorithms for PGP protected messages PGP protected message troubleshooting Some signing and encryption options are not available on my device I cannot open an attachment in an encrypted message Message troubleshooting I cannot send messages I am not receiving messages I cannot file email messages I cannot send SMS text messages Page Email message filters are not working correctly I cannot turn on cell 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device stores calendar entries View the number of calendar entries stored in a calendar Multiple calendars About multiple calendars Switch calendars Use color to differentiate calendars Change the calendar that reminds you of appointments Calendar shortcuts Calendar troubleshooting Tasks Task basics Change a task Change the status of a task Hide completed tasks Send a task or memo Delete a task Task list options Sort contacts or tasks Change the snooze time for reminders View tasks in a calendar View the number of tasks or memos stored on your device Memos Memo basics Create a memo Change a memo Send a task or memo Memo list options View the number of tasks or memos stored on your device Categories About categories Create a category for contacts, tasks, or memos Categorize a contact, task, or memo Sort contacts, tasks, or memos by category Calculator Use the calculator Convert a measurement Notification profiles Notification basics About notification profiles Change your ring tone 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Delete a certificate View the certificate chain for a certificate Certificate status Certificate status indicators Check the revocation status of a certificate or certificate chain Change the trust status of a certificate Revoke a certificate Certificate revocation reasons Certificate options Change the display name for a certificate Add an email address to a certificate Turn off the display name prompt that appears when you add a certificate to the key store Turn off the fetch status prompt that appears when you add a certificate to the key store PGP keys PGP key basics Download a PGP key from an LDAP certificate server Download a personal PGP key from the PGP Universal Server Download an updated PGP key from an LDAP certificate server View properties for a PGP key PGP key properties Send a PGP key Delete a PGP key Clear the PGP data cache PGP key status PGP key status indicators Check the revocation status of a PGP key Change the trust status of a PGP key Revoke a PGP key PGP key 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