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Software Code Signing For Enhanced Security and Brand Trust
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Software Code Signing For Enhanced Security and Brand Trust

Remove AntiVirus and Microsoft Authenticode Warnings and Build Trust Using OV and EV Code Signing Certificates
Created byDaniel Strong
Last updated 6/2020
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Learn How To Remove Microsoft Authenticode Warnings On Your Programs and Installers
  • Discover How and Where to Obtain a Software Code Signing Certificate
  • Decide Which Type Of Code Signing Is For Your - OV or EV?
  • Learn All About Certificate Authorities and How They Operate
  • Save Time and Money With Alternative Methods of Verification
  • Connect Your Token Authentication Software Easily To Your Computer
  • Dispel the Mystery Of The Verification Process and Don't Be Scared. It's Actually Easy.
  • Differentiate And Use The Appropriate Token (Name/Subject, Thumbprint or PFX File) For Each Scenario
  • See First Hand Examples of Code Signing an Application Using XLSPadlock and an Installer Using PaquetBuilder

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 37m total length

  • Introduction and Course Downloads5:09

    Discover how code signing certificates, including extended validation, verify your identity, eliminate insecure prompts, and enhance security and brand trust in your software.

  • OV vs EV Certificates1:41

    Compare OV and EV code signing certificates to explain how extended validation reduces warnings from trusted publishers and Windows security prompts.

  • What Is a Certificate Authority (CA) Company0:50

    Certificate authority companies act as digital notaries, verifying your identity and company legitimacy. They vet your information and issue a paid seal of approval.

  • How To Obtain A Code Signing Certificate3:18

    Shop around for extended validation (EV) code signing certificates, compare EV and DV options, and consider coupons or discounts from vendors like Sakti Go to save on multi year plans.

  • Going Through The Verification Process for EV Code Signing Certificate3:55

    Learn to navigate the EV code signing verification process in client area using the validation manager, upload banking statements and articles of incorporation, and monitor progress via your order number.

  • Alternative Methods for Verification If You Don't Have An Online Presence4:34

    Learn alternative verification for code signing without online presence, including a letter of opinion from your lawyer or CPA, phone verification, and an EV certificate on a mailed thumb drive.

  • Installing a Token Authentication Client Software (SafeNet)1:32

    Install the SafeNet token authentication client to manage your code signing key, close other apps, accept the license, and complete the MSI setup, then launch the client from the taskbar.

  • Connecting Your Token to SafeNet and Setting Up A Custom Password3:06

    Connect your SafeNet dongle and set a custom token password to secure your code signing certificate. Use the authentication client to select the certificate by company name or thumbprint.

  • SafeNet Advanced Options (Mostly To Avoid)0:46

    Avoid risky advanced options for SafeNet tokens, as initialization, unlocking, or resetting can wipe the token. Keep to the simple view and rely on specialists like Stratego for certificate handling.

  • Token Name vs Token Thumbprint1:06

    Learn to distinguish token name from token thumb print, and locate the certificate thumb print in advanced mode by opening the current certificate, viewing details, and selecting thumb print.

  • Code Signing An Application Demo (Locking & Encrypting Protected Excel Document)5:13

    See an Excel padlock code signing demo that locks and encrypts a protected Excel document using a certificate, subject name, and digital signatures during the build.

  • Creating a Simple Installer Program and Code Signing with PaquetBuilder6:04

    Create a simple installer with packet builder, package files to the desktop, and digitally sign the package for security, then test the signed installer and verify the signature.

Requirements

  • You'll Need To Want To Learn More About Code Signing Software
  • If You Already Have an Application You Want to Code Sign, All the Better!
  • Windows Based Code Signing
  • You can Code Sign any Java (JAR) applet, Mozilla Object File, Windows Drivers, EXE, DLL, OCX, MSI, CAB, Adobe AIR apps, MS Office Macro or VBA file, Silverlight application or XAF file!

Description

So you want to hit the market with your new application or installer, but when someone uses your program, they get popups showing ‘potentially unsafe’ or malicious software WARNINGS? You NEED a code signing certificate to increase your software’s security and build trust with your customers, but HOW does it all work?!

With this easy to follow, step-by-step course, My goal is to streamline all the steps you need to go through in order to get your software certified with helpful tips and tricks I had to learn the hard way.

Hi, I’m Dan Strong and I’m all about saving people time so they don't have to comb through all the fine print, forums, repeat my mistakes or be on hold for countless hours trying to get answers.

With this course, I'll show you every step you need to take in order to get your certification and apply it to all of your applications. We'll dive into which types of certifications you may want to obtain, including the differences between OV and EV certificates, Finding a certificate authority to obtain your certificate. We will de-mystify the verification process for you so you'll know exactly how to prepare and what information you may need. The process isn’t scary at all once you know what to expect.

After you receive your certificate, I'll show you step-by-step how to install the token authentication client software as well as how to set up your 1st password & use the software appropriately.

I'll show you how you can utilize your token subject name or thumbprint for extended validation signing and I'll take you through a technical demonstration of code signing an actual application as well as code signing a simple installer program.

You can browse forums and learn some generic tips here and there - or you can let me show you exactly how everything works - removing the mystery from the process. Nowadays, anyone who wants to sell software, encrypted secured Excel applications or even installer files HAS TO USE SOFTWARE CODE SIGNING, but without this complete guide, it may take several extra days to figure it all out. Don't waste your time-Click below to get instant access and jumpstart your Development path.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone Looking To Code Sign An Application or File Who Wants To Save Time By Learning From My Experience/Mistakes

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