Code Signing
What is Code Signing?
With Code Signing a digital signature is added to software/applications. These certificates are used by software developers to digitally sign apps, drivers and software programs. This makes it clear to the end user that the software/application came from a recognised software supplier and since its publication was not altered by a third party. The signature includes the business name and a timestamp. Additionally, Code Signing certificates ensure that users do not get warnings upon installation or startup.
Why sign code?
Protect your reputation and the integrity of your code. Digital signatures contain a proof of integrity of the contents in order to keep your code from being altered and distributed without approval. When the hash that was used to sign the application matches the hash on a downloaded application, then the code’s integrity is intact. When the used hash does not match, users will receive a security warning or the code cannot be downloaded.
Offer a safe and secure experience for your customers. Signing your code ensures that no one messed with it and that it came directly from you. Signing with a Code Signing Certificate shows that you are trusted by a third trusted party, in this case the certificate authority in the field of code signing security, and contributes to a safe and secure environment.
Timestamp
A timestamp ensures that the signatures do not expire when the Code Signing certificate expires. With timestamping the signature remains valid and verifiable long-term.
Two types of Code Signing
| Code Signing | Code Signing EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited signing | Yes | Yes |
| Removes security warning “unknown distributor” | Yes | Yes |
| Extended organisation check | No | Yes |
| Immediate positive reputation with Microsoft Smartscreen | No | Yes |
| Timestamp | Yes | Yes |
| Mandatory USB-token | No | Yes |
| Globalsign Code Signing |
Globalsign Code Signing EV |
Digicert Code Signing |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Information shown in certificate | Business name | Business name, business address, type of business | Business name |
| Signature does not expire when using timestamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Signing unlimited amount of applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ondertekening van een onbeperkt aantal toepassingen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with important platforms (Authenticode, Office VBA, Java, Adobe AIR, Mac OS, Mozilla) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immediate positive reputation with Microsoft Smartscreen | No | Yes | No |
| Encryption storing possibilities | Mandatory USB-token | Mandatory USB-token | Delivered without USB-token |
| Price | € 209,00 | € 279,00 | € 399,00 |
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Supported tokens: AEP Keyper, ARX PrivateServer, Bull Trustway Crypto PCI, Other FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Device, SafeNet eToken 510, SafeNet eToken 510, SafeNet eToken 5110, SafeNet eToken 5110 FIPS, SafeNet eToken 520, SafeNet eToken 520, SafeNet eToken PRO 72, SafeNet eToken PRO Anywher, SafeNet iKey 4000, Safenet Luna, Thales nShield, Utimaco CryptoServer, ePass3003
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