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BlackBerry vs iVerify

BlackBerry sells secure communications software and services for governments, defense and critical infrastructure, and says it is organised into two divisions focused on security, trust, and innovation. Real-time threat telemetry from iVerify flows into SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms via open APIs. iVerify provides a mobile endpoint detection and response layer that operates independently of patch status and identifies active exploitation at the OS level regardless of OS version or compliance state. CISO Tribune files both under Mobile security and Incident response and forensics. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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BlackBerry vs iVerify: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
BlackBerryBlackBerry sells secure communications software and services for governments, defense and critical infrastructure, and says it is organised into two divisions focused on security, trust, and innovation.blackberry.comiVerifyReal-time threat telemetry from iVerify flows into SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms via open APIs. iVerify provides a mobile endpoint detection and response layer that operates independently of patch status and identifies active exploitation at the OS level regardless of OS version or compliance state.iverify.com
What it sells
  • BlackBerry SecuSUITE[6]Secure voice, messaging, and file sharing across mobile and desktop devices.
  • BlackBerry UEM[3][6]Secure device management for corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
  • BlackBerry AtHoc[6]Critical event management platform for crisis response.
  • iVerify Enterprise[3][5][11][16]Mobile EDR that provides visibility into mobile devices at the operating system level.
  • SmishGuard[2][5]Mobile-native social engineering defense platform that detects and neutralizes smishing attacks.
  • Threat Intelligence[1][4]Mobile threat intelligence that includes threat activity views and raw investigation data.
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Recent news
  • September 24, 2026BlackBerry listed its fiscal year 2027 second quarter results on its investor relations page, dated September 24, 2026.[14]
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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Who it fits
From its own pages, BlackBerry sells mainly to governments, defense contractors, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators. The company says its solutions are deployed across agencies and operators, including G7 and G20 nations and allied defense communities. BlackBerry says its offering can be deployed on-premises or in private sovereign cloud, and its pages also name air-gapped options. BlackBerry UEM is described as covering both corporate-owned and BYOD devices.From its own pages, the company sells mainly to organisations whose staff use phones for work. Its travel page speaks to security teams that want visibility before, during and after employee travel. This is our reading of the pages, not a recommendation.
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October 12, 2026October 7, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Mobile security is the primary category of both BlackBerry and iVerify; both are also filed under Incident response and forensics.

Where they differ, field by field

  • BlackBerry is also filed under Endpoint management and application control. iVerify is also filed under EDR and XDR and Threat intelligence.
  • BlackBerry lists BlackBerry SecuSUITE, BlackBerry UEM and BlackBerry AtHoc. iVerify lists iVerify Enterprise, SmishGuard and Threat Intelligence.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both BlackBerry and iVerify under Mobile security as the primary category, and files both under Incident response and forensics. CISO Tribune also files BlackBerry under Endpoint management and application control, and files iVerify under EDR and XDR and Threat intelligence. BlackBerry sells three products: BlackBerry SecuSUITE for secure voice, messaging, and file sharing across mobile and desktop devices, BlackBerry UEM for managing corporate-owned and BYOD devices, and BlackBerry AtHoc for critical event management. The iVerify offering centers on iVerify Enterprise, a mobile EDR agent that deploys fleet-wide across iOS and Android, along with SmishGuard for smishing defense and a Threat Intelligence product. Both companies sell for mobile devices, but BlackBerry UEM manages the devices, while the iVerify agent can run alongside an existing MDM or MAM solution or standalone.

BlackBerry says it sells mainly to governments, defense contractors, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators, and says its solutions are deployed by all G7 governments and 18 of the G20. BlackBerry says its offering can be deployed on-premises, in private sovereign cloud, or air-gapped. BlackBerry SecuSUITE and BlackBerry UEM are both Common Criteria certified, and BlackBerry says BlackBerry AtHoc is authorized to operate at the FedRAMP Class D (High) level. The iVerify pages speak mainly to organizations whose staff use phones for work, including security teams that want visibility around employee travel. The iVerify agent sends threat telemetry to SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms via open APIs, and sends device risk signals to identity systems such as Okta or Entra ID.

On September 24, 2026, BlackBerry listed its fiscal year 2027 second quarter results on its investor relations page.

What it sells: BlackBerry

What BlackBerry SecuSUITE does[6]
BlackBerry SecuSUITE is described as a sovereign solution for secure voice, messaging, and file sharing across mobile and desktop devices. BlackBerry says it protects against eavesdropping, identity spoofing, and metadata exploitation.
What BlackBerry UEM does[3][6]
BlackBerry UEM provides secure connectivity, application management, and data separation in a single solution. BlackBerry says it protects sensitive data across both corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
What BlackBerry AtHoc does[6]
BlackBerry AtHoc enables agencies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events. BlackBerry describes it as a secure, reliable platform for multi-agency communications during a crisis.

What it sells: iVerify

What iVerify Enterprise does[3][5][11][16]
The Mobile EDR agent deploys fleet-wide across iOS and Android. It integrates with an existing MDM or MAM solution, or can be deployed standalone. Real-time threat telemetry flows into SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms via open APIs.
What SmishGuard does[2][5]
SmishGuard is a core component of the iVerify Enterprise Mobile EDR platform. It deploys as a mobile-native extension of the iVerify Mobile EDR platform. SmishGuard enforces protection without consuming a VPN slot or routing traffic through third-party infrastructure.

Questions about BlackBerry and iVerify

What do BlackBerry and iVerify sell?
BlackBerry sells BlackBerry SecuSUITE, BlackBerry UEM and BlackBerry AtHoc. iVerify sells iVerify Enterprise, SmishGuard and Threat Intelligence.
Are BlackBerry and iVerify in the same category?
Yes. Mobile security is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Who are BlackBerry and iVerify sold to?
From its own pages, BlackBerry sells mainly to governments, defense contractors, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators. From its own pages, the company sells mainly to organisations whose staff use phones for work.
What have BlackBerry and iVerify announced recently?
September 24, 2026: BlackBerry listed its fiscal year 2027 second quarter results on its investor relations page, dated September 24, 2026.

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry sells secure communications software and services for governments, defense and critical infrastructure, and says it is organised into two divisions focused on security, trust, and innovation.[2][8]

BlackBerry says it has been the backbone of secure communications for governments, defense, and critical infrastructure for over four decades.[8]

BlackBerry describes its secure communications offering as three products. BlackBerry SecuSUITE protects communications with sovereign-grade encryption. BlackBerry UEM securely manages every device. BlackBerry AtHoc enables a complete coordinated loop for crisis response.[3]

BlackBerry SecuSUITE is described as a sovereign solution for secure voice, messaging, and file sharing across mobile and desktop devices. BlackBerry UEM provides secure connectivity, application management, and data separation in a single solution, covering both corporate-owned and BYOD devices. BlackBerry AtHoc is a platform that enables agencies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events.[3]

On deployment, BlackBerry says its offering can be deployed on-premises or in private sovereign cloud. BlackBerry also names on-premises, air-gapped, and sovereign cloud options as support for national authority and oversight. BlackBerry Professional Services manages technical integration, policy configuration, and accreditation from start to finish.[8][12]

On certifications, BlackBerry SecuSUITE and BlackBerry UEM are both Common Criteria certified. BlackBerry SecuSUITE has been listed on the NIAP Product Compliant List since 2017. BlackBerry UEM is Common Criteria certified by BSI, the German Federal Office for Information Security. The company also states that the Canadian Communications Security Establishment has approved the use of BlackBerry products in Canada.

BlackBerry says its AtHoc system is the first Critical Event Management system authorized to operate at the FedRAMP Class D (High) level. BlackBerry also describes critical event management as unifying signals from people, systems, and external sources into one command platform.[7]

BlackBerry says its solutions are deployed by all G7 governments and 18 of the G20 for secure communications at a national scale. BlackBerry Technical Support Services comes with all enterprise software subscriptions.[1][3][7][12][13]

BlackBerry on the record

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BlackBerry full record

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  2. [2]OverviewBlackBerry · blackberry.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Secure communicationsBlackBerry · blackberry.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]BlackBerry | Secure Communications and QNXBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Sovereign, Certified Secure Communications | BlackBerryBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]BlackBerry Secure Communications CertificationsBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Why BlackBerry Secure CommunicationsBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Trust in High-Stakes Communications | BlackBerryBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]BlackBerry QNX Support & Service Program Descriptions | QNXBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]BlackBerry Services Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  11. [11]BlackBerry Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  12. [12]BlackBerry Secure Communications & Consulting ServicesBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]BlackBerry Technical SupportBlackBerry · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]BlackBerry | Investor Relations | Company OverviewBlackBerry · published September 24, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]BlackBerry UEM Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier C

iVerify full record

  1. [1]iverify.comiVerify · iverify.com · undated page, accessed October 7, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Iverify named next big thing in techiVerify · iverify.com · published October 6, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Enterprise Mobile EDR | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Threat Intelligence | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]SmishGuard: Smishing Protection | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]RASP SDK | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]iVerify BasiciVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Active Compromise | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]iVerify | Mobile EDR & Threat Hunting for iOS and AndroidiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]High-Risk Travel | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Malware and Spyware | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Mobile Threat Visibility | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AI-Accelerated Exploitation | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]BYOD Security | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Credential Theft Protection | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Mobile App Vetting | iVerifyiVerify · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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