Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-30 Thread 陳立群 via Netsec
Chunghwa Telecom votes “Yes” on NS-003. Thanks.

 

 

 

Li-Chun Chen

 Chunghwa Telecom 

 

 

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Subject: [外部郵件]Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: 
Restructure the NCSSRs

 

Google votes "Yes" on NS-003.

 

 

On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM Clint Wilson via Netsec < 
<mailto:netsec@cabforum.org%20%3cmailto:netsec@cabforum.org> 
netsec@cabforum.org <mailto:netsec@cabforum.org> > wrote:

 

 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by 
Trevoli Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

 

Purpose of Ballot

 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

 

Reasons for Proposal:

 

 

*  Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure 
can make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to 
somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of 
confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.

*  Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on 
the same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
confusion and inconsistency in implementation.

*  Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a 
CA’s NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, 
making it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete 
picture of these requirements effectively.

*  Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues 
that also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, 
unclear list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

 

 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

 

 

*  Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the 
clarity and coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents 
easier to understand, as well as result in greater consistency when 
implementing or assessing its security requirements.

*  Future Updates: A more granular document structure should 
improve the process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, 
the improved proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in 
identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.

*  Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By 
consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much 
easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.

*  Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number 
of additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in 
the current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

 

 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in 
updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future 
improvements to the NCSSRs.

 

MOTION BEGINS

 

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security 
Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:

 

 
<https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e>
 
https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-30 Thread Backman, Antti via Netsec
Telia Company votes ‘Yes’ on Ballot NS-003 

//Antti 

From: Netsec  on behalf of Clint Wilson via Netsec 

Date: Tuesday, 23. April 2024 at 18.59
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services. 



Purpose of Ballot 



This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence. 



Reasons for Proposal: 




* Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes. 
* Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation. 
* Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively. 
* Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also impede 
its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear list 
structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may currently 
appear. 



Benefits of the Updated Document Structure: 




* Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements. 
* Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the process 
of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention. 
* Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements. 
* Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of additional 
“SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the current 
NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a strict 
requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation. 



Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs. 



MOTION BEGINS 



This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7: 



https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
 
<https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e>
 



MOTION ENDS 



The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows: 



Discussion Period (14+ days) 



Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC 

End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC 



Voting Period (7 days) 



Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC 

End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC 






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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Mads Egil Henriksveen via Netsec
Buypass votes YES on Ballot NS-003.

Regards
Mads

From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:59 PM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA's 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional "SHOULD"-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it's easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the "Network and Certificate System Security Requirements" 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Ryan Dickson via Netsec
Google votes "Yes" on NS-003.

On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM Clint Wilson via Netsec <
netsec@cabforum.org> wrote:

> Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli
> Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.
>
> *Purpose of Ballot*
>
> This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and
> Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The
> current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating
> ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar
> requirements across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies
> in managing and implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal
> aims to streamline the document's structure, eliminate redundancies,
> improve comprehensibility, and enhance clarity and coherence.
>
> *Reasons for Proposal:*
>
>
>- *Complexity in Ballot Creation*: The current document structure can
>make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to
>somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of
>confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.
>- *Redundancy*: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on
>the same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further
>to confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
>- *Fragmentation*: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s
>NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making
>it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture
>of these requirements effectively.
>- *Minor Issues*: The document contains other, more minor issues that
>also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions,
>unclear list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they
>may currently appear.
>
>
> *Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:*
>
>
>- *Enhanced Clarity*: The revised structure should improve the clarity
>and coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier
>to understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing
>or assessing its security requirements.
>- *Future Updates*: A more granular document structure should improve
>the process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the
>improved proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in
>identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
>- *Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements*: By
>consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it
>much easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement related 
> requirements.
>- *Clearer Recommendations*: The updated document includes a number of
>additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in
>the current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs
>impose a strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.
>
>
> Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in
> updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future
> improvements to the NCSSRs.
>
> *MOTION BEGINS*
>
> This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security
> Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:
>
>
> https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
>
> *MOTION ENDS*
>
> The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:
>
> *Discussion Period* (14+ days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC
>
> *Voting Period* (7 days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Andrea Holland via Netsec
VikingCloud votes Yes on NS-003.

Regards,
Andrea Holland


From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:59 AM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs


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Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC





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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Wayne Thayer via Netsec
Fastly votes Yes to ballot NS-003.

- Wayne


On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 8:59 AM Clint Wilson via Netsec 
wrote:

> Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli
> Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.
>
> *Purpose of Ballot*
>
> This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and
> Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The
> current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating
> ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar
> requirements across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies
> in managing and implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal
> aims to streamline the document's structure, eliminate redundancies,
> improve comprehensibility, and enhance clarity and coherence.
>
> *Reasons for Proposal:*
>
>
>- *Complexity in Ballot Creation*: The current document structure can
>make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to
>somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of
>confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.
>- *Redundancy*: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on
>the same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further
>to confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
>- *Fragmentation*: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s
>NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making
>it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture
>of these requirements effectively.
>- *Minor Issues*: The document contains other, more minor issues that
>also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions,
>unclear list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they
>may currently appear.
>
>
> *Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:*
>
>
>- *Enhanced Clarity*: The revised structure should improve the clarity
>and coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier
>to understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing
>or assessing its security requirements.
>- *Future Updates*: A more granular document structure should improve
>the process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the
>improved proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in
>identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
>- *Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements*: By
>consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it
>much easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement related 
> requirements.
>- *Clearer Recommendations*: The updated document includes a number of
>additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in
>the current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs
>impose a strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.
>
>
> Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in
> updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future
> improvements to the NCSSRs.
>
> *MOTION BEGINS*
>
> This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security
> Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:
>
>
> https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
>
> *MOTION ENDS*
>
> The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:
>
> *Discussion Period* (14+ days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC
>
> *Voting Period* (7 days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Tom Zermeno via Netsec
SSL.com votes “Yes” on ballot NS-003.

 

-Tom

SSL.com

 

From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:59 AM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

 

Purpose of Ballot

 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

 

Reasons for Proposal:

 

*   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make 
it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
ballots effect the intended changes.
*   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the 
same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
*   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
*   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

 

*   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
*   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
*   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
*   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

 

MOTION BEGINS

 

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

 

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

 

MOTION ENDS

 

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

 

Discussion Period (14+ days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

 

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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Rollin.Yu via Netsec
TrustAsia votes YES on Ballot NS-003.

Best regards,
Rollin Yu



> On Apr 23, 2024, at 23:59, Clint Wilson via Netsec  
> wrote:
> 
> Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
> Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.
> 
> Purpose of Ballot
> 
> This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
> Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
> current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
> ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
> across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
> implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
> the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
> and enhance clarity and coherence.
> 
> Reasons for Proposal:
> 
> Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
> difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
> awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
> ballots effect the intended changes.
> Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
> topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
> confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
> Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
> NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making 
> it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
> these requirements effectively.
> Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also impede 
> its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear list 
> structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may currently 
> appear.
> 
> Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:
> 
> Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
> coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
> understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
> assessing its security requirements.
> Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the process 
> of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
> proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the 
> areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
> Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
> duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
> find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
> Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of additional 
> “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the current 
> NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a strict 
> requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.
> 
> Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in 
> updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future 
> improvements to the NCSSRs.
> 
> MOTION BEGINS
> 
> This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security 
> Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:
> 
> https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
> 
> MOTION ENDS
> 
> The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:
> 
> Discussion Period (14+ days)
> 
> Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC
> 
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> 
> Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread Michael Guenther via Netsec
SwissSign votes 'yes' on NS-003: Restructure of NCSSRs

Mike

Von: Netsec  Im Auftrag von Clint Wilson via Netsec
Gesendet: Dienstag, 23. April 2024 17:59
An: NetSec CA/BF 
Betreff: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA's 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional "SHOULD"-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it's easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the "Network and Certificate System Security Requirements" 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-29 Thread xiulei--- via Netsec
GDCA votes YES on Ballot NS-003.
Thanks.
 
From: Clint Wilson via Netsec
Date: 2024-04-23 23:59
To: NetSec CA/BF
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs
Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:

Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same topic, 
leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion and 
inconsistency in implementation.
Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also impede 
its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear list 
structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may currently 
appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the process 
of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of additional 
“SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the current 
NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a strict 
requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-26 Thread Clint Wilson via Netsec
Apple votes YES on Ballot NS-003.

> On Apr 23, 2024, at 8:59 AM, Clint Wilson via Netsec  
> wrote:
> 
> Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
> Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.
> 
> Purpose of Ballot
> 
> This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
> Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
> current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
> ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
> across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
> implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
> the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
> and enhance clarity and coherence.
> 
> Reasons for Proposal:
> 
> Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
> difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
> awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
> ballots effect the intended changes.
> Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
> topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
> confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
> Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
> NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making 
> it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
> these requirements effectively.
> Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also impede 
> its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear list 
> structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may currently 
> appear.
> 
> Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:
> 
> Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
> coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
> understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
> assessing its security requirements.
> Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the process 
> of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
> proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the 
> areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
> Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
> duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
> find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
> Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of additional 
> “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the current 
> NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a strict 
> requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.
> 
> Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in 
> updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future 
> improvements to the NCSSRs.
> 
> MOTION BEGINS
> 
> This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security 
> Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:
> 
> https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
> 
> MOTION ENDS
> 
> The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:
> 
> Discussion Period (14+ days)
> 
> Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC
> 
> Voting Period (7 days)
> 
> Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-26 Thread Inigo Barreira via Netsec
Sectigo votes yes

 

De: Netsec  En nombre de Clint Wilson via
Netsec
Enviado el: martes, 23 de abril de 2024 17:59
Para: NetSec CA/BF 
Asunto: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the
NCSSRs

 

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Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

 

Purpose of Ballot

 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar
requirements across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in
managing and implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims
to streamline the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve
comprehensibility, and enhance clarity and coherence.

 

Reasons for Proposal:

 

*   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can
make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to
somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of
confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.
*   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the
same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to
confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
*   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA's
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making
it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture
of these requirements effectively.
*   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that
also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions,
unclear list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they
may currently appear.

 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

 

*   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity
and coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier
to understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or
assessing its security requirements.
*   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve
the process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the
improved proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in
identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
*   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By
consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it
much easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
*   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of
additional "SHOULD"-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in
the current NCSSRs such that it's easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose
a strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in
updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future
improvements to the NCSSRs.

 

MOTION BEGINS

 

This ballot modifies the "Network and Certificate System Security
Requirements" as follows, based on version 1.7:

 

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536
388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

 

MOTION ENDS

 

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

 

Discussion Period (14+ days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

 

Voting Period (7 days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC

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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-25 Thread Dimitris Zacharopoulos (HARICA) via Netsec

HARICA votes "yes" to ballot NS-003.

On 23/4/2024 6:59 μ.μ., Clint Wilson via Netsec wrote:
Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by 
Trevoli Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.


*Purpose of Ballot*

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 
4. The current structure of the document has proven to be challenging 
for creating ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates 
similar requirements across the document. These issues have led to 
inefficiencies in managing and implementing security standards. 
Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline the document's structure, 
eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, and enhance clarity 
and coherence.


_Reasons for Proposal:_

  * *Complexity in Ballot Creation*: The current document structure
can make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently,
leading to somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots,
and a lack of confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.
  * *Redundancy*: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on
the same topic, leading to some duplication across the document
and further to confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
  * *Fragmentation*: Similar requirements for different parts of a
CA’s NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the
document, making it somewhat more difficult for to locate and
comprehend a complete picture of these requirements effectively.
  * *Minor Issues*: The document contains other, more minor issues
that also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing
definitions, unclear list structures, and requirements that are
more optional than they may currently appear.


_Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:_

  * *Enhanced Clarity*: The revised structure should improve the
clarity and coherence of the document, making the requirements it
represents easier to understand, as well as result in greater
consistency when implementing or assessing its security requirements.
  * *Future Updates*: A more granular document structure should
improve the process of creating and managing ballots in the
future. Similarly, the improved proximity of related requirements
should hopefully aid in identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most
benefit from further attention.
  * *Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements*: By
consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should
make it much easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement
related requirements.
  * *Clearer Recommendations*: The updated document includes a number
of additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the
language in the current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify
where the NCSSRs impose a strict requirement as opposed to a
strong recommendation.


Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in 
updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future 
improvements to the NCSSRs.


*MOTION BEGINS*

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security 
Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:


https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

*MOTION ENDS*

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

*_Discussion Period_* (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

*_Voting Period_* (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC

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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-25 Thread Christophe Bonjean via Netsec
GlobalSign votes “Yes” on Ballot NS-003.

 

Christophe

 

From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:59 PM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

 

Purpose of Ballot

 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

 

Reasons for Proposal:

 

*   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make 
it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
ballots effect the intended changes.
*   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the 
same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
*   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
*   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

 

*   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
*   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
*   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
*   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

 

MOTION BEGINS

 

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

 

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

 

MOTION ENDS

 

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

 

Discussion Period (14+ days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

 

Voting Period (7 days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC



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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-24 Thread Jozef Nigut via Netsec
Disig votes "Yes" on NS-003

 

Best regards,

 

Jozef Nigut

Disig, a.s.

 

From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:59 PM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

 

Purpose of Ballot

 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

 

Reasons for Proposal:

 

*   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make 
it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
ballots effect the intended changes.
*   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the 
same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to 
confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
*   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
*   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

 

*   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
*   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
*   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
*   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

 

MOTION BEGINS

 

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

 

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

 

MOTION ENDS

 

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

 

Discussion Period (14+ days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

 

Voting Period (7 days)

 

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC

End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC



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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-24 Thread BILGEM KSM
Kamu SM votes "Yes" on Ballot NS-003 



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Kimden: "Clint Wilson via Netsec"  
Kime: "NetSec CA/BF"  
Gönderilenler: 23 Nisan Salı 2024 18:59:16 
Konu: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs 

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services. 

Purpose of Ballot 

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence. 

Reasons for Proposal: 



* Complexity in Ballot Creation : The current document structure can make 
it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat 
awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that 
ballots effect the intended changes. 
* Redundancy : Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation. 
* Fragmentation : Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively. 
* Minor Issues : The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear. 

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure: 



* Enhanced Clarity : The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements. 
* Future Updates : A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention. 
* Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements : By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements. 
* Clearer Recommendations : The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation. 

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs. 

MOTION BEGINS 

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7: 

[ 
https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
 | 
https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
 ] 

MOTION ENDS 

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows: 

Discussion Period (14+ days) 

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC 
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC 

Voting Period (7 days) 

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC 
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC 

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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-23 Thread chtsai
TWCA votes yes.


From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:59 PM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-23 Thread Ben Wilson via Netsec
Mozilla votes "yes" on this ballot.

On Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 5:59 PM Clint Wilson via Netsec 
wrote:

> Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli
> Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.
>
> *Purpose of Ballot*
>
> This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and
> Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The
> current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating
> ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar
> requirements across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies
> in managing and implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal
> aims to streamline the document's structure, eliminate redundancies,
> improve comprehensibility, and enhance clarity and coherence.
>
> *Reasons for Proposal:*
>
>
>- *Complexity in Ballot Creation*: The current document structure can
>make it difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to
>somewhat awkward updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of
>confidence that ballots effect the intended changes.
>- *Redundancy*: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on
>the same topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further
>to confusion and inconsistency in implementation.
>- *Fragmentation*: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s
>NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making
>it somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture
>of these requirements effectively.
>- *Minor Issues*: The document contains other, more minor issues that
>also impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions,
>unclear list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they
>may currently appear.
>
>
> *Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:*
>
>
>- *Enhanced Clarity*: The revised structure should improve the clarity
>and coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier
>to understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing
>or assessing its security requirements.
>- *Future Updates*: A more granular document structure should improve
>the process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the
>improved proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in
>identifying the areas the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
>- *Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements*: By
>consolidating duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it
>much easier to find, comprehend, assess, and implement related 
> requirements.
>- *Clearer Recommendations*: The updated document includes a number of
>additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in
>the current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs
>impose a strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.
>
>
> Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in
> updating the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future
> improvements to the NCSSRs.
>
> *MOTION BEGINS*
>
> This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security
> Requirements” as follows, based on version 1.7:
>
>
> https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e
>
> *MOTION ENDS*
>
> The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:
>
> *Discussion Period* (14+ days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC
>
> *Voting Period* (7 days)
>
> Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
> End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-23 Thread Brittany Randall via Netsec
GoDaddy votes "Yes" on NS-003

Best,

Brittany

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Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:59 AM
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Subject: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the 
NCSSRs

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Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC
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Re: [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-23 Thread Ponds-White, Trev via Netsec
Amazon Trust Services votes yes

From: Netsec  On Behalf Of Clint Wilson via Netsec
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:59 AM
To: NetSec CA/BF 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: 
Restructure the NCSSRs


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Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:


  *   Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
  *   Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same 
topic, leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion 
and inconsistency in implementation.
  *   Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
  *   Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also 
impede its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear 
list structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may 
currently appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:


  *   Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
  *   Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the 
process of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
  *   Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
  *   Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of 
additional “SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the 
current NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a 
strict requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
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[cabf_netsec] Voting Period Begins | Ballot NS-003: Restructure the NCSSRs

2024-04-23 Thread Clint Wilson via Netsec
Ballot NS-003 is proposed by Clint Wilson of Apple and endorsed by Trevoli 
Ponds-White of Amazon and David Kluge of Google Trust Services.

Purpose of Ballot

This ballot proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Network and 
Certificate System Security Requirements (NCSSRs), excepting Section 4. The 
current structure of the document has proven to be challenging for creating 
ballots, contains duplicated requirements, and separates similar requirements 
across the document. These issues have led to inefficiencies in managing and 
implementing security standards. Therefore, this proposal aims to streamline 
the document's structure, eliminate redundancies, improve comprehensibility, 
and enhance clarity and coherence.

Reasons for Proposal:

Complexity in Ballot Creation: The current document structure can make it 
difficult to create and manage ballots efficiently, leading to somewhat awkward 
updating processes, abandoned ballots, and a lack of confidence that ballots 
effect the intended changes.
Redundancy: Over time, some parts of the NCSSRs have touched on the same topic, 
leading to some duplication across the document and further to confusion and 
inconsistency in implementation.
Fragmentation: Similar requirements for different parts of a CA’s 
NCSSR-relevant infrastructure are scattered throughout the document, making it 
somewhat more difficult for to locate and comprehend a complete picture of 
these requirements effectively.
Minor Issues: The document contains other, more minor issues that also impede 
its usability and effectiveness, such as missing definitions, unclear list 
structures, and requirements that are more optional than they may currently 
appear.

Benefits of the Updated Document Structure:

Enhanced Clarity: The revised structure should improve the clarity and 
coherence of the document, making the requirements it represents easier to 
understand, as well as result in greater consistency when implementing or 
assessing its security requirements.
Future Updates: A more granular document structure should improve the process 
of creating and managing ballots in the future. Similarly, the improved 
proximity of related requirements should hopefully aid in identifying the areas 
the NCSSRs can most benefit from further attention.
Grouping and De-duplication of Similar Requirements: By consolidating 
duplicated requirements, the updated document should make it much easier to 
find, comprehend, assess, and implement related requirements.
Clearer Recommendations: The updated document includes a number of additional 
“SHOULD”-type stipulations, clarifying some of the language in the current 
NCSSRs such that it’s easier to identify where the NCSSRs impose a strict 
requirement as opposed to a strong recommendation.

Overall, this ballot proposal seeks to address existing challenges in updating 
the current version of the NCSSRs and pave the way for future improvements to 
the NCSSRs.

MOTION BEGINS

This ballot modifies the “Network and Certificate System Security Requirements” 
as follows, based on version 1.7:

https://github.com/cabforum/netsec/compare/c62a2f88e252de5c79b101fa3c9e9c536388639a...8bd66d27c07e30d1f4d9e6dd57b075bca499bf2e

MOTION ENDS

The procedure for approval of this ballot is as follows:

Discussion Period (14+ days)

Start Time: 2024-April-09 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-23 15:59 UTC

Voting Period (7 days)

Start Time: 2024-April-23 16:00 UTC
End Time: 2024-April-30 16:00 UTC

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