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On the other hand, if the root certificate '''is in production and has issued certificates to customers''', then the first BR audit must be a full performance audit showing BR compliance over at least 60 days. This situation occurs when a CA applying for inclusion did not know about the BRs, so did not get audited according to the BRs during their previous audit cycle. However, the CA does have a current valid audit statement indicating compliance with WebTrust Principles and Criteria for Certification Authorities or ETSI TS 102 042. This shorter period-of-time audit is intended for CAs to use for their first BR audit, so they will not have to go through another full-year audit until their next regularly scheduled annual audit. | On the other hand, if the root certificate '''is in production and has issued certificates to customers''', then the first BR audit must be a full performance audit showing BR compliance over at least 60 days. This situation occurs when a CA applying for inclusion did not know about the BRs, so did not get audited according to the BRs during their previous audit cycle. However, the CA does have a current valid audit statement indicating compliance with WebTrust Principles and Criteria for Certification Authorities or ETSI TS 102 042. This shorter period-of-time audit is intended for CAs to use for their first BR audit, so they will not have to go through another full-year audit until their next regularly scheduled annual audit. | ||
In the situation where a | In the situation where a root certificate '''is in production and has issued certificates to customers''' before the CA knew about the BRs, an untold number of the previously issued certificates might not conform to the BRs. This could be serious, depending on which BRs the CA did not previously comply with, the number of BRs the CA did not previously comply with, and the quantity of such certificates issued. Depending on the situation, the CA may be asked to create a new root certificate for inclusion. Therefore, the CA and/or auditor shall provide a list of the BRs that the previously issued certificates did not comply with. | ||
== Audit Mistakes == | == Audit Mistakes == | ||