Why Code Signing Certificates Are Essential for Software Developers and Vendors

Modern software development is complex with continuous code development, deployment, and updates. As a software developer or vendor, you don’t want your code to be a security nightmare. Especially if a user tries installing software and gets hit with a pop-up, “Publisher Unknown. Do you want to proceed?” The warning message doesn’t necessarily mean that your code is malicious, but what it does mean is that it lacks digital trust. And this is where a code signing certificate can help. It is a digital certificate that allows software developers and vendors to digitally sign applications, scripts, executables, and drivers. It develops trust in users that the software they are installing is authentic and has not been tampered with. This post covers what are code signing certificates, why they matter, where they’re used, and how to manage them properly, not just from a security perspective, but from a business one too. What is a Code Signing Certificate? A code signing certificate is a digital ID or certificate that is used to authenticate the integrity of software and other executable code. It is a digital signature that helps users ensure the software they download and install is authentic. Code signing certificates are […]