Tag Archives: Code Signing

Certum Open Source Code-Signing certificate

Posted on 2022-11-10 by Oliver

In the past I used a variety of code-signing CAs. But for a few years now I am using Certums affordable offer for Open Source developers. Let’s assume you already have their latest hardware and merely want to renew or … Continue reading →

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Signing my code from within a (Windows) VM

Posted on 2022-01-26 by Oliver

My main workstation runs Linux. It has for quite some time now. I had some issues getting 3D acceleration passed through using my AMD GPU and VMware Workstation, but finally got it to work. However, this time it’s about signing … Continue reading →

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Unprofessional, hopeless, Sectigo

Posted on 2021-04-21 by Oliver

In February I applied for an AuthentiCode code-signing certificate for personal projects. I decided to go with KSoftware, a reseller of Sectigo certificates. That was February 15th. TL;DR: More than two months and dozens of emails later I’m none the … Continue reading →

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Oh my, shock moment with my private key

Posted on 2015-06-05 by Oliver

So I had generated myself a private key using OpenSSL to create a CSR for an Authenticode code signing certificate from Symantec. Today the certificate was issued, but to collect it, one needs to get the key into the browser. … Continue reading →

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StartSSL code signing certificate

Posted on 2011-05-13 by Oliver

Today I want to explain how to get the StartSSL code-signing certificates into a state that is usable for signtool. It is an affordable solution for individuals that would rather sign the code they publish. I bought one this week … Continue reading →

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Affordable code-signing certificates, no chance!

Posted on 2008-09-07 by Oliver

GlobalSign == relatively cheap code-signing certificates. Cool, I thought. Bullcrap! After attempting to apply for a code-signing certificate for use with Authenticode in kernel mode drivers and other Windows binaries and then calling them on the phone I learnt that … Continue reading →

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