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

IA Portal
DTS Portal
VICAL Signer
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.

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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New Features

The following are mDL components

IA Portal

DTS Portal

VICAL Signer

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.

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.

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.