Certificate authority
Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA)
Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) operates 1 root certificate(s) trusted for TLS by at least one major root store (CCADB owner: Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority Co., Ltd. (Formerly Guang Dong Certificate Authority (GDCA)); country: CN). See fingerprints, expiry and Chrome, Mozilla, Apple and Microsoft status.
Details
- CCADB CA owner
- Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority Co., Ltd. (Formerly Guang Dong Certificate Authority (GDCA))
- Country
- CN
- Country (CCADB)
- China
- Roots
- 1
- Roots trusted for TLS
- Chrome 1 · Mozilla 1 · Apple 1 · Microsoft 1
- Intermediates under its roots
- 22 (3 valid)
- Auditor
- SunRise CPAs / DFK International
- CAA
gdca.com.cn
CAA records
The CCADB lists 1 CAA issuer domain(s) recognized by the currently valid intermediate certificates of Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA). One issue record with any of them lets Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) issue for your domain. Domains that contain the CA's name come first, the rest by how many valid intermediates recognize them.
Copy-ready record(s) for the first 1 domain(s):
example.com. CAA 0 issue "gdca.com.cn"| Domain | Valid intermediates |
|---|---|
gdca.com.cn | 3 |
For issuewild, iodef or DNS-provider formats, use the CAA record generator: CAA Generator
Root certificates (CCADB)
Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) has 1 root certificate(s) in the CCADB TLS report. Together they have signed 22 intermediate CA certificates, 3 of them still valid.
Roots this CA owner has in the CCADB TLS Server Authentication report, with current status in each root store.
- trusted for TLS
- included with limits (NotBefore / no TLS bit)
- removed or blocked
- not included
| Root certificate | Key | Expires | Ch | Mo | Ap | MS | Intermediates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDCA TrustAUTH R5 ROOT | RSA 4096 | 2040-12-31 | Included | Included | Included | Included | 22 (3) |
Audits
Audit data the CCADB records for the TLS roots of Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA). Auditor(s): SunRise CPAs / DFK International. The most recent audit period ended on 2026-02-28.
| Audit | Scheme | Period | Statement | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard audit | WebTrust | 2025-03-01 – 2026-02-28 | 2026-05-20 | cpacanada.ca |
| Network security | WebTrust | 2025-03-01 – 2026-02-28 | 2026-05-20 | cpacanada.ca |
| TLS Baseline Requirements | WebTrust | 2025-03-01 – 2026-02-28 | 2026-05-20 | cpacanada.ca |
| TLS EV Guidelines | WebTrust | 2025-03-01 – 2026-02-28 | 2026-05-20 | cpacanada.ca |
CP/CPS documents
Certificate Policy and Certification Practice Statement links that Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) has disclosed in the CCADB for its TLS roots, with effective dates:
- CPS: https://www.gdca.com.cn/export/sites/default/customer_service/.content/attachments/GDCACPSV6.6.pdf (effective 2026-06-05)
- CP: https://www.gdca.com.cn/export/sites/default/customer_service/.content/attachments/GDCACPV3.7.pdf (effective 2026-06-05)
- Document repository: https://www.gdca.com.cn/customer_service/knowledge_universe/certificate-services/
Report a certificate problem
To report a mis-issued certificate, a compromised private key or other abuse, use the channels Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) lists in the CCADB (replace [at] and [dot] in addresses):
webtrustreport[at]gdca[dot]com[dot]cn
Incident reports
CAs in Mozilla's root program file compliance incident reports in Mozilla's Bugzilla (product CA Program, component CA Certificate Compliance). This search lists the bugs whose title contains the words “GDCA”:
FAQ
What CAA record allows Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) to issue certificates?
Publish example.com. CAA 0 issue "gdca.com.cn". The CCADB lists 1 recognized domain(s) for Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA): gdca.com.cn.
Who audits Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA)?
SunRise CPAs / DFK International, according to the CCADB. The latest TLS Baseline Requirements audit (WebTrust) covers 2025-03-01 to 2026-02-28; the statement is dated 2026-05-20.
How do I report a problem certificate to Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA)?
Use the channel(s) listed in the CCADB: webtrustreport[at]gdca[dot]com[dot]cn.
How many root certificates does Global Digital Cybersecurity Authority (GDCA) have?
1 in the CCADB TLS report. Trusted for TLS: Chrome 1, Mozilla 1, Apple 1, Microsoft 1. They have signed 22 intermediates, 3 of them still valid.