What is Code Signing Certificate - a Digital #Software Signing Technology

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A Video guide to understanding what is code signing certificate, what are its features, and why it's important to sign software or application in #Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Mac, etc. with a Code Signing Certificate.

A Code Signing Certificate offers the digital signing technology, which allows authorized software publishers to sign their executable scripts & code to authenticate their identification over the Internet.

Being a Software Developer, if you wish attackers never compromise your software or application, you need an advanced layer of security in the form of Code signing.

It is needed for Driver Software, Firmware, Executable Files, Scripts, etc.

A software signed with a Code Signing Certificate technology indicates to the user that the software is a genuine, verified by a certificate authority, its code is encrypted and not tampered or altered.

Software or app signed with Code Signing certificate is available to download and install for users without worrying about any error or trouble.

Features and Benefits of Code Signing Certificate
(1) Builds trust & confidence with the integrity of the software
(2) Determines the identity of the original software publisher
(3) Creates a trustworthy image of the distributor
(4) Enhances software publisher’s reputation
(5) Boosts the number of Downloads and Installation

Desktop platforms that support Code Signing Certificate
(1) Java Applets
(2) #Apple OS X Software & Apps
(3) Linux Software & Apps
(4) Microsoft VBA objects & Kernel Mode software
(5) Microsoft Silverlight
(6) Adobe AIR Files
(7) Microsoft software & apps (.exe, .dat, .cab, .xpi, .dll, .ocx, etc.)

Mobile Platforms that support code Signing Certificate
(1) #Java
(2) #Android apps
(3) Windows Mobile apps
(4) #iOS apps
(5) Blackberry apps

Globally renown & trusted Code Signing Certificate Authorities:
(1) Comodo
(2) Thawte
(3) Sectigo
(4) Symantec

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