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Code Signing Certificates

 
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To prevent tampering or compromise of applications by unauthorized parties, software developers digitally sign their programs with code signing certificates.

For software code or scripts, a code signing certificate is a digital certificate which serves to verify the authenticity and integrity of that software. It’s issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), like SSl.com to a software developer or organization. The developer signs the code with a digital signature, and the certificate ties the code back to the developer’s identity and shows a user that the code is trustworthy and free from any subsequent changes to the code.

This digital certificate is only meant for signing code, and thus the Key Usage of Key Usage in PKI. There is also a time stamp recorded when we apply a digital signature to the code. This is because this signed code will still be valid after the digital certificate has expired. If no change or additions are made to the code, you don’t reapply a new signature until the original digital certificate that was used to sign expires.

What is Code Signing Certificate?

App stores and operating system providers expect secure code, and your customers do too, enforcing strict guidelines to make sure your app hasn’t been tampered with by third parties. SSL.com Code Signing Certificates are ideal for software developers and any organization striving to satisfy security needs. If you get your SSL.com code signing certificate subscription, you get cloud based secure private key storage or the high assurance Extended Validation (EV) needed for signing Microsoft Windows drivers.

Code Signing Certificates help you meet platform requirements, provide advanced protection for your organization, and avoid security warnings while your software is trusted with the highest level of digital security.

Signing authorization with Multi factor Authentication: Protect your code signing with two factor authentication (2FA) through the use of a USB token and manage your signing permissions with authorized only Hardware Security Module (HSM) certificate keys.

Identity Verification: Your identity verified, you can protect intellectual property and prevent tampering of code.

Timestamping: Secure with timestamps applied to certificates. It makes sure your signature is valid even after the certificate expired, since the signature expires, and re-signing is needed after the signature expires.

Integration Compatibility: Fast and easy to integrate throughout your code signing process across different platforms, from Authenticode to Kernel Mode and Paek of everything in between.

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Code Signing SSL certificates help publishers and software users to be sure that the files come directly from the publisher and are signed using a digital signature. We highly suggest not installing any software without author/published signature.

 
 
All of them support Windows, Authenticode, Apple OX, MSO VBA,

Why Code Signing Certificate?

Trusted on all versions of Windows

Displays “Signed by Your Company Name”

High assurance Organization Validated (OV)

30 Day Unconditional Refund

Prevents untrusted warning messages

Unlimited rekeys/reprocesses (for soft keys)

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Benefits of Code Signing Certificates

Code Signing Certificates for Developers If you’re a software developer, whether an individual or an organization, publishing some code onto your website, SSL.com’s Code Signing Certificate is just for you. By utilizing the Code Signing Digital ID that has been made compatible with Microsoft Authenticode, your code stays protected, while eliminating the chance of someone tampering and making it look like yours. This certificate is a way to keep not only your code protected from them but also keep it authentic and intact.

Code Signing Certificate Features By downloading code, we get most browsers to automatically block action commands, unless some Certificate Authority that we can trust has signed it with a certificate. In addition to ensuring accountability, SSL.com Code Signing Certificates offer the following benefits:
Improves Customer Confidence: It builds trust with your users through proving that your code comes from a legitimate source. Enhances Software Downloads: It increases download rates by ensuring users they don’t get ‘stabbed’ with corrupt code. Establishes a Trusted Sales/Distribution Outlet: It empowers your software’s reputation and credibility in the market. Maintains Content Authenticity: Keeps your code intact, and true to its original state. 
Ensures Software Accountability: Relieves you from fraud or abuse of the code makes it clear who owns the code. Windows Compatible: Being fully compatible with Windows operating systems, software is installed and used without any glitches. 
Widely Recognized Certificate: Most browsers, platforms and security software recognized.
 
Being able to code sign the code of your software, your applications, executables, scripts or programs would let you be able to verify that the code has not been altered by unauthorized sources. For those who do distribute software on third party download sites, this is really important, as they don’t control the environment as well.
 
If the software you are downloading or installing doesn’t have a valid digital signature, that is, that software hasn’t been verified by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), operating systems such as Microsoft Windows will display an error or warning message for the end user. This way, it’s guaranteed that users are downloading secure and unmodified software both to protect the publisher’s reputation and the user’s device.

Code Signing Certificate to Secure All Your Code

Major software giants like Microsoft, JavaSoft, Adobe and Apple all trust code signing certificates across the industry. It provides an important layer of security to developers and organizations, confirming that the software they make use of is valid.

Whether you want to sign an .exe, .ocx, .xpi, .msi, .dll, .cab, or basically any other file format, code signing certificates can be used for virtually everything. This tool will make sure your code is untouched from unauthorized people whether you are transmitting code online or distributing software.
 
That gives you peace of mind, because even if you publish your code online, it’s secure and unfiddled by malicious actors. It also increases consumer confidence because it lets them download your software knowing that they won’t be infected with malware or viruses.
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Advantages of Code Signing Certificate

Code signing carries the expression of the idea that digitally sign your software, programs, executables or applications to assure the authenticity and integrity of your software during download and installation. Here are the key advantages of using a code

Assurance & Authenticity 

Code signing ensures that when your software attains code signing, it is not infected with any viruses. The essence of this software is that you know that the software wasn’t tampered with after its signing and it is what it was supposed to be because it will always tell you that and it will make sure that nobody can change the software and it will tell you that it is original software. It also gets rid of “unknown publisher” warnings which can cause people to distrust the feed. 
Digital Software Signature 
Digital signature proves to users that you are the trusted publisher to use this application safely. It eliminates security warnings, ensuring the software is free of problems and assures consumer confidence. 
Freeze Digital Signature 
By timestamping your digital signature you ‘freeze’ it so even after your code signing certificates expires your signature is still valid. In doing so, the digital signature works appropriately and users are not affected. 
Increased Software Sales 
It’s easy to do, and even if you’re a small company or independent developer, having your software digitally signed helps add a layer of legitimacy that makes people trust you more. Wrapping this up can bring you higher download rates that would mean higher sales of your company’s software and eventually bring you better revenue. 
Unlimited Signing 
You can sign any number of software files, executables and applications during the certificate is in force without paying extra charges. It enables you to buy several software releases at once without paying additional costs.
Software Integrity 
You can sign your software by signing it with a code signing certificate (the correct file for that should be included in the installer), verify it with a hash function, guaranteeing them that the software is actually what was created, much like how you create your signed and sealed messages or contracts around the world. If the hash is different, i.e. depending on how the hash function was chosen, users will get a security warning that won’t let your software be downloaded or installed if tampered with.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about Code Signing Certificates

A code signing certificate is a digital document that verifies the identity of the publisher of a software program. It is similar to a physical signature on a document, but it is used to verify the authenticity of digital code. When you download a program from the internet, the code signing certificate tells you that the program is from a trusted source and has not been tampered with.

Code signing certificates are required by many software platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. When you try to install a program that is not signed, you will often be warned that the program may be unsafe. This is because unsigned programs can be used to install malware or steal your data.

Yes, there are three main types of code signing certificates: individual, commercial, and extended validation (EV). Individual certificates are the most basic type and are suitable for small developers or hobbyists. Commercial certificates are for larger businesses and organizations. EV certificates are the most expensive type and offer the highest level of trust.

Yes, individual code signing certificates are available for developers who want to sign their software for personal use or for distribution to a small group of users.

There are several reasons why you might need a code signing certificate:

  • To increase user trust: When users see that a program is signed, they are more likely to trust it. This can lead to increased adoption and sales of your software.
  • To meet platform requirements: Many software platforms require programs to be signed before they can be installed.
  • To protect your brand: A code signing certificate can help to protect your brand by ensuring that users know that your software is genuine.

If you see an Unknown Publisher error when you try to install a program, it means that the program is not signed. You can try to fix this error by downloading the program from a trusted source or by purchasing a code signing certificate for the developer.

The cost of a code signing certificate varies depending on the type of certificate and the issuing authority. Individual certificates typically cost around $50 per year, while commercial certificates can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. EV certificates are the most expensive and can cost several thousand dollars per year.

The easiest way to get a code signing certificate is to purchase one from a trusted certificate authority (CA). There are many CAs to choose from, so it is important to compare prices and features before you buy.

An EV code signing certificate is the most expensive type of code signing certificate and offers the highest level of trust. EV certificates are issued by CAs after a rigorous vetting process that verifies the identity of the certificate applicant. EV certificates are typically used by large companies and organizations that want to ensure that their software is trusted by users.

Code signing certificates are expensive because they require a significant investment from the issuing CA. CAs must maintain a high level of security and compliance in order to issue certificates. Additionally, CAs must invest in technology and personnel to verify the identity of certificate applicants.

Technically, yes, you can create your own code signing certificate. However, this is not recommended for most users. Creating your own certificate requires a high level of technical expertise and can be time-consuming. Additionally, self-signed certificates are not as widely trusted as certificates issued by CAs.