SEC version 77.0 came into effect today, 11 September 2023, to implement MP168 ‘CPL Security Improvements’.
Will I be impacted by or benefit from this modification?
The Data Communications Company (DCC) will expand the existing processes detailed in the SMKI Registration Authority Policies and Procedures (SMKI RAPP) to allow Device Manufacturers to apply and obtain the Infrastructure Key Infrastructure (IKI) Certificates. This will apply regardless of whether a Device Manufacturer is a Smart Energy Code (SEC) Party or not. These Certificates should be used by the Device Manufacturers and Suppliers to sign, and countersign, the Central Products List (CPL) submission.
To allow the Panel to ratify the Certificates, the DCC will also make the Certificate Revocations List (CRL) publicly available on its website. If Certificate details appear on this list, then the Certificate has been revoked and is no longer valid. Parties will be able to access these lists to check the validity of Certificates prior to signing and approving CPL submissions.
Parties impacted: Large Suppliers, Small Suppliers, Other SEC Parties, DCC, Device Manufacturers
Where can I access the legal text?
This release impacts the following SEC documents:
- SEC Section A ‘Definitions and Interpretations’
- SEC Section L ‘Smart Metering Key Infrastructure and DCC Key Infrastructure’
- SEC Appendix D ‘SMKI Registration Authority Policies and Procedures’
- SEC Appendix Q ‘IKI Certificate Policy’
The clean and redlined changes are available to download from CodeWorks, which can be found via the links below:
- Getting access to CodeWorks
- Already registered? Log in here at codeworks.energy
Due to the ongoing issue with downloads on the SEC website, clean and redlined versions can also be sent to you via email on request; just email sec.change@gemserv.com.
Our Document Log will be updated in due course to list the versions of each SEC document now in effect following this release.
Where can I find further information?
If you have any questions, you can call the SECAS Helpdesk at 020 7090 7755 or email sec.change@gemserv.com.