scope:

The present document provides guidance on the assessment of Certification Authorities issuing Extended Validation Certificates based on TS 102 042 [i.1] and the CA Browser Forum Guidelines for Extended Validation, EVCG [i.2]. The document is aimed at providing guidance to Certification Authorities issuing EV certificates to be aware of how they may be assessed and auditors in carrying out assessment of the conformance of such certification authorities to Extended Validation, such as SSL, code signing and other applications, and TS 102 042 [i.1].

NOTE: Text copied from TS 102 042 [i.1] is italicised.

Annex A provides a checklist that may be used by auditors in carrying out an audit based on these guidelines.

Annex B provides a suggested framework for the final audit report.