Software vendors, developers, and individuals can digitally sign (known as code signing) and timestamp the software they distribute over the Internet. The Code Signing process is the virtual equivalent to shrink-wrapping CD based software for distribution – it ensures the end user knows the digitally signed software is legitimate, comes from a known software publisher and the code has not been tampered with since being published.
GlobalSign Code Signing Certificates are digital data files that provide developers with the ability to digitally sign, or bind their authenticated publisher identity, to the software they distribute. All Certificates include a full time stamping service to ensure the digital signature does not expire, and support all major development platforms.
Supported Platforms:
- Microsoft Authenticode – Digitally sign Windows ActiveX controls via Authenticode (32 bit and 64 bit .exe, .ocx, .dll or other) and Kernel software for Windows. Windows 7 compatible.
- Java – Digitally sign JAR applet files
- Apple – Digitally sign Apple Mac applications. Code signing was introduced by Apple in MacOS 9 onwards.
- Adobe AIR – Digitally sign Adobe AIR applications. AIR only allows digitally signed applications to be run.
- Ms Office & VBA – Digitally sign Microsoft Office macros and Visual Basic Applications (VBA).
- Mozilla & Netscape Objects – Digitally sign Mozilla and legacy Netscape Object files.
Features and Benefits
- Removes the “Unknown Publisher” popup in Internet Explorer and Windows Operating Systems
- Full timestamping service included free of charge* – timestamping your code ensures the signature does not expire
- Supports all developer platforms
- Multi-year saving – save 20% when you buy 2 year Certificates, plus avoid having to renew every year
- Multi-Language Tech Support – access to expert technical support staff via email & telephone
- WebTrust Accredited Certification Authority since 2002
