Below we explain the functions of each of the roles involved in the idCAT Registration Entities:

Service manager

Its functions are the following:

  • Manage the operators of the idCAT Registration Entity. Decides who the idCAT operators are who will provide the service and manages their training. In addition, delivers the idCAT Registration Entity Operator certificates that the AOC sends by post to the entity.
  • Apply the operational, archiving and security procedures of the idCAT service.
  • To extend to its operators all communications that AOC sends to the idCAT Registration Entity, such as service outages, changes in the service, incidents, etc.
  • Send all queries, suggestions, and incidents regarding the idCAT service to AOC. Centralizes all information sent to AOC.
  • As a summary of all the tasks, the Service Manager is the link between the idCAT Registration Entity and the AOC, so all communications will be addressed to this person and he will be responsible for disseminating the information to the operators.

idCAT Registration Entity Operator

  • It is responsible for providing the idCAT Certified service following the procedures and instructions of AOC.
  • The tasks will basically be to issue, revoke and enable idCAT certificates, whenever requested by the certificate holder.

The roles of Service Manager and Operator are compatible . It is highly recommended that the Manager is also an operator, as this way they will have a broader knowledge of the service they manage.