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Code signing

Code signing is the process of digitally signing executables and scripts to confirm the software author and guarantee that the code has not been altered or corrupted since it was signed. The process employs the use of a cryptographic hash to validate authenticity and integrity. Code signing was invented in 1995 by Michael Doyle, as part of the Eolas…

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Providing security

TLSSSHCertificate authorityJava appletsActiveX
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Unsigned code in gaming and consumer devices

Games consolesCryptographic keyVendor lock-inExploitsModchip
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Implementations

WHQL programStrong Name SigningSHACA/Browser ForumCommon Criteria
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Overview

SigningExecutablesScriptsCryptographic hashEolas
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Code signing

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Code signing

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related to Implementations · 21
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related to Providing security · 16
Code signing → ActiveX, Another, CA, Code, For, It, Java, Linux, Mac OS, Many, NET, SSH, The, This, TLS, Windows
related to Extended validation (EV) code signing · 13
Code signing → Additionally, CA/B Forum's Baseline Requirements, Certain, EV, Extended, Extended Validation Guidelines, FIPS, In, Microsoft's IEBlog, SmartScreen, Subscriber's, These, Windows
related to Alternative to CAs · 6
Code signing → An, In, Many, OSs, Some, The
related to Problems · 5
Code signing → It, Like, RAM, Sometimes, Users
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Code signing → Apple Code Signing GuideMicrosoft, Code SigningDebian Security InfrastructureStrong, Distribution HOWTO, Introduction
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Code signing → process of digitally signing executables and scripts to confirm the software author and guarantee that the code has not been altered or corrupted since it was signed

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games consolesinstance ofUnsigned code in gaming and consumer devicesIn the context of consumer devices0.80text
the terminstance ofUnsigned code in gaming and consumer devicesIn the context of consumer devices0.80text
Code signingrelated to Alternative to CAsThe0.60section
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Code signingrelated to Extended validation (EV) code signingExtended0.60section
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