Why do I need a Code Signing Certificate?

What is the reason I require the Code Signing Certificate?

If customers purchase software from an online store, the origin of the software is evident. When it is downloaded on the Internet that software isn’t so simple to believe. Anyone who plans to distribute information or code over the Internet could be at risk of having their software altered, impersonated, and re-hosted by malicious third-party users. Certificates that sign code immediately notify customers that they are able to be confident about the download of software by verifying the integrity of the code and the legitimacy of the company.

Digital Signatures

Code Signing Certificates that are signed by electronic signatures allow you to add details about yourself and your code, so that users downloading Code Signed Active X controls and dynamic link libraries .cab files, or HTML contents from your website can be sure that the it is truly yours as the programmers and hasn’t changed or altered when it was first created and signed.

Guarded against Tampering

The digital signature is sufficient details to verify the signer and to verify that the software has not been altered in the future. Signing Certificates with Code Signing Certificates permit content creators as well as programmers to verify their own content that contains macros, software objects device drivers firmware images and virus updates and configuration files, as well as other kinds of content to ensure safe transmission over the Internet.

Advantages to Comodo’s Certificate Signing Comodo

Digitally sign 32-bit or 64 bit Portable Executable
(.exe, .ocx, .dll or other)or .cab files
Establish a trusted retail outlet
Whichever source they download from your website, your customers can be certain that they’re receiving genuine software
Ensure authenticity
Insures users that they have access to who the creator of the software is.
Be sure to maintain integrity
Verifies that the code hasn’t been altered since publication.
Widely appreciated
It is compatible with Microsoft Authenticode, Adobe Air, Java, Microsoft Office, Apple, Mozilla, Silverlight, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows XP

Who is in need of a Code Signing Digitized ID?

If customers purchase software from stores, the source of the software is clear. If downloaded via the Internet the same software is not as safe to be trusted. Any software developer who plans to release code or other content on the Internet is at risk of having their product altered, impersonated, and transferred to malicious third-party hosts. Certificates that sign code immediately notify users that they are able to verify the authenticity of the software downloaded by confirming the integrity of code and the legitimacy of the company.

Verifies the identity of the publisher
Verifies the integrity of the content
Software is protected from interference
Enhances customer confidence
Improves software downloads
Avoids Windows error messages
Reputation is protected for the software publisher
It is a trusted distribution channel

Why choose Comodo?

Comodo is a top global provider of trust and security solutions for Internet with over 150,000 customers across more than 100 countries. Comodo code signing provides essential trust and security services by offering an array of patent-pending solutions for identity verification and digital e-commerce that are distinguished by the low TCO. With the Comodo Digital Trust Lab (DTL), Comodo is helping enterprises all over the world to safeguard the integrity of their brands building trust with customers and confidence in the world of digital commerce and enhancing the efficiency of all of their online operations. Comodo’s market-leading solutions that are scalable and integrated include solutions for managing web hosting and infrastructure security services. digital e-business solutions, digital certification security of identity, privacy for customers and security management solutions.

The One-Code Signing Certificate for All These Platforms!

Windows 8 and 10

Microsoft Authenticode Code Sign any Microsoft format (32 and 64 bit) EXE, DLL OCX, MSI, CAB and kernel software.

Adobe AIR Code Sign any AIR application.

Microsoft Office Code Sign any MS Office Macro or VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) file.

Java Code Sign any JAR applet

Mozilla Code Sign any Mozilla Object file.

Apple Code Sign Apple Mac software for Mac OS 9 and OSX

Microsoft Silverlight Sign any Microsoft Silverlight application or XAF file.

Comodo is a top global provider of trust and security products for Internet with over 150,000 customers spread across 100 countries. Comodo offers essential trust and security services by offering an array of patent-pending solutions for identity verification and digital e-commerce that are distinguished by the low TCO. Based on the Comodo Digital Trust Lab (DTL), Comodo is helping enterprises all over the world to safeguard the integrity of their brands by enhancing customer trust and confidence in online e-commerce and enhancing the efficiency of the digital aspects of their operations. Comodo’s top-of-the-line solutions that are scalable and integrated include web hosting management tools and infrastructure security services. digital e-business solutions, identity assurance, digital certification security, privacy of customers and security solutions for managing vulnerabilities.