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Update for NCALayer

Due to the release of the updated version of NCALayer 1.3, we inform you about the need to reinstall the application to the new version of NCALayer in order to eliminate problems when working in an IC using EDS. The new version of the application is available in the “NCALayer” section at the following link https://pki.gov.kz/ncalayer . In case of problems during installation, we recommend that you read the NCALayer installation guide, which reflects possible problems and their solutions (https://pki.gov.kz/docs/nl_ru /), or contact the technical support of the NCA RK.*

*The links have been removed due to reduced network load.

NCALayer 1.3:

  • Added a new signing certificate for the update file;
  • All modules of the NC RK have been re-signed with a new code signing certificate;
  • Added an option to work with tokens and smart cards in mac OS Big Sur and above;
  • Fixed logging in mac OS.

Modules:

kalkancrypt 0.6.2

  • Fixed key pair generation and signature generation errors for a batch of identity cards issued since September 2020.

kpsa_applet 0.3.13

  • Added the useCrossLAF option to display interface elements in a cross-platform style. Mac OS is enabled by default.

ncalayerservices 0.7

  • Selection of several modules to install in the ”Module Management” window;
  • Added display of the update date of the list of available modules (ncalayer.der) ;
  • New icon in the macOS menu bar;
  • Corrected the restart of the application in macOS after installing the modules.

knca_provider_util 0.7.5

  • Fixed encoding of the IssuerSerial value in XAdES;
  • Fixed CMS check in the absence of SignerInfo;
  • Fixed XML validation in the absence of signatures that can be contained in arbitrary tags (XPath).

Obtaining an EDS is sufficient in foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Within the framework of the pilot project, it is possible to obtain EDS through the embassies and consulates of our country.

The pilot project was implemented by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The above-mentioned project will operate in 11 diplomatic missions of the Republic of Kazakhstan located in cities:

– Washington, New York (USA);

– Frankfurt am Main (Germany);

– Prague (Czech Republic);

– Abu Dhabi (UAE);

– Moscow, Saint Petersburg (Russia);

– Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan);

– Seoul (South Korea);

– Istanbul (Turkey).

Non–resident individuals can receive an EDS on the principle of “one window”. Russian Russian) and, if there is an IIN, one of the documents containing the IIN and confirming that this non-resident is registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 12, 2007 “On National Registers of identification numbers”. To do this, a foreign citizen must have a passport, a notarized translation of the full name in Kazakh or Russian (except for the cases of providing documents in Russian) and, if there is an IIN, one of the documents containing the IIN and confirming that this non-resident is registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 12, 2007 “On National Registers of identification numbers”.;

Non–resident legal entities can also obtain EDS in foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan by pre-registering on the website of the SRC MF and receiving the BIN online.

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan also have the opportunity to receive EDS at embassies and consulates.

Partial unavailability of NCA RK services

For technical reasons, in the period from 09:20 to 09:50 hours on November 17, 2021, a partial unavailability of the services of the NC RK was registered.

Technical work

Due to scheduled maintenance work, in the period from 21:00 to 22:30 on November 13, 2021, it is possible to exceed the waiting time for the response of the services of the NCA RK.
We inform you that at the specified time, work will be carried out to replace the OCSP certificate of the NCA of the Republic of Kazakhstan, due to the expiration of their validity.

Accreditation of the NCA of the Republic of Kazakhstan

By the decision of the Commission on Accreditation of Certification Centers of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the NCA of the Republic of Kazakhstan was recognized as accredited in accordance with the Rules of accreditation of certification centers on the basis of the protocol dated 10/20/2021.

The date of issue of the certificate of accreditation of the NC RK is October 26, 2021. The validity period of the certificate of accreditation of the NCA RK is 3 years from the date of issue and is valid throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.