# V4.2.5

## Release Notes for emCA v4.2.5

**Release Date: 18/09/2024**

## New Features

We are pleased to announce the introduction of **mDL components** in emCA. mDL refers to a digital trust certificate issued under the Digital Trust Service (DTS). The VICAL signing certificate is part of a verified issuer certificate authority list, ensuring the authenticity and security of digital transactions, especially in identity verification systems such as mDL-mobile driver licenses (Verified Issuer). 

**The following are mDL components** 

1. **IA Portal**
2. **DTS Portal**
3. **VICAL Signer** 
4. **VICAL Website**

**Below are more details about each component:**

**IA Portal for mDL (mobile Driver’s License):**

* **Centralized IA Platform:** A new platform designed for managing Issuing Authorities (IA) operations in the mDL ecosystem.
* **Self-Registration:** Issuing Authorities can now self-register through the portal, simplifying the onboarding process.
* **Document Upload:** After successful registration, users can upload relevant documents directly through the portal.
* **Certificate Upload:** Issuing Authorities can now upload their certificates, including the complete certificate chain, streamlining the certification process.

**DTS Portal for mDL:**

* **Centralized Management Platform for mDL:** A new portal focused on managing mobile Driver’s License operations.
* **IA Registration by Admins**: Admin users can now register new Issuing Authorities for mDL operations.
* **IA Account Management:** Full management of IA accounts, including verifications, document reviews, and ongoing account activities.
* **IA Certificate Verification:** It has the functionality for verifying and managing Issuing Authority certificates.
* **VICAL Generation:** Automated and manual processes for generating and managing the Verified Issuer Certificate Authority List (VICAL).
* **Reporting Features:** Comprehensive reports related to mDL operations and VICAL management.<br>

**VICAL Signer for mDL:**

* **Centralized VICAL Signer Management:** A new platform dedicated to managing VICAL Signer certificates.
* **Key Pair and CSR Generation:** Facilitates the generation of key pairs and Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs), ensuring secure certificate operations.
* **X.509 Certificate Import:** Allows the import of X.509 certificates into the VICAL platform.
* **Manual VICAL Signing:** Provides the ability to manually sign VICALs to guarantee their authenticity and integrity.
* **API Integration for Automation:** APIs are available for automating VICAL signing processes.
* **Detailed Reporting:** Offers detailed reports, including VICAL reports and transaction logs, to ensure full visibility into VICAL operations.

**VICAL Website for mDL:**

* **Web Interface for VICAL Management:** A user-friendly web interface for accessing and managing certificates and Certificate Revocation List (CRL) information.

## New UI Enhancements

* **Refreshed User Interface:** A more streamlined and visually appealing user experience across emCA, making navigation and usage more intuitive.

## OCSP Updates

* **RFC 5019 Compliance:** OCSP has been updated to align with RFC 5019, improving efficiency and scalability in high-volume environments.
* **Improved Efficiency:** This update reduces server load and latency, ensuring rapid and reliable certificate status verification.
* **Enhanced Scalability:** OCSP is now optimized for large-scale web services, ensuring secure communications in high-demand environments.

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