DigiCert Code Signing Certificates

DigiCert Code Signing Certificates are used by software developers to digitally sign applications, drivers, executables and software programs as a way for end-users to verify that the code they receive has not been altered or compromised by a third party. They include your signature, your company’s name and if desired, a timestamp.

What are the benefits of DigiCert Code Signing Certificates?

• Protect your intellectual property: Code signing certificates allow customers to verify that your code is authentic and has not been tampered with—protecting both parties against fraud, malware and theft.
• Prevent security warning labels: Your customers expect a smooth and professional installation process when they download your software. Digitally signed programs can avoid warning messages during download and installation for better adoption.
• Efficient monitoring and enforcement: When a piece of code is digitally signed, you can easily detect modified files. Additionally, a code signed with a timestamp tells a user that the code was signed with a valid certificate even after the actual certificate expires.
• Meet platform requirements: The partners, channels, and platforms that distribute your software expect you to safeguard their customers’ data. Signing software shows your commitment to their safety and is often a contractual requirement.

Benefits of DigiCert Code Signing Certificates

• Two-factor authentication: An encrypted token containing the private key is stored on a USB device that you receive after you purchase your certificate. Only those who have the physical device can sign code with your EV code signing certificate, providing reinforced authentication and enhanced security.
• Time-sensitive signing: Adding an optional timestamp means your signature lives on even after the original EV code signing certificate used to sign it has expired. Without a timestamp, your signature expires when the certificate expires, requiring you to re-sign your code.
• Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: Automatically gain trusted status on the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Reputation filter, thereby reducing warning messages and increasing brand reputation and end-user trust.
• Support for hardware security modules: DigiCert EV Code Signing Certificates can be installed on HSMs, giving you more control over your certificates and their private keys. Anyone in your organization with authorized access to the HSM can use the stored certificate to sign the code.

Types DigiCert Code Signing Certificates

Microsoft^® Authenticode^®

Digitally sign 32-bit or 64-bit user-mode (.exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi, and .xap files) and kernel-mode software. Provider for Microsoft Windows Logo programs.

• Manage all your certificates from one account.
• Reduce maintenance costs with a time stamp.
• Money-back NetSure® Protection Plan

Microsoft® Office and VBA

Digitally sign VBA objects and macros. For Microsoft Office and third-party applications using VBA – sign macros in Office and VBA environments.

• Manage all your certificates from one account.
• Reduce maintenance costs with a time stamp.
• Money-back NetSure® Protection Plan.

Java®

For Java applications for desktop, digitally sign .jar files and Netscape Object Signing. Recognized by Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

• Manage all your certificates from one account.
• Reduce maintenance costs with a time stamp.
• Money-back NetSure® Protection Plan.

Adobe® Air

Digitally sign .air or.airi files. Validate the integrity of your Adobe AIR desktop applications.

• Manage all your certificates from one account.
• Reduce maintenance costs with a time stamp.
• Money-back NetSure® Protection Plan.

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