Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificates

An Extended Validation Code Signing certificate, commonly known as an EV Code Signing certificate, adds a digital signature to scripts and software to authenticate the authors and protect code integrity. It’s a win-win situation for companies and customers, as the first protects their intellectual property while the latter enjoys the product without worrying about its origin and safety.

Extended Validation further enhances the product’s value and transparency by confirming software legitimacy after a rigorous vetting process. Your users will have even greater confidence in your applications when they see the Code Signing EV certificate in the information field.

An EV Code Signing certificate uses the latest technological advancements in cryptography and the vetting power of a third-party Certificate Authority to protect developers and their digital downloadables from cyber attacks. So, the end customers receive fully-functional, genuine software with clean code and instant warnings when an alteration is detected.

Without an EV Code Signing cert, your programs will not attain the highest level of customer trust and may not pass some security filters imposed by different platforms.

A Code Signing EV certificate validates the developer’s code (Content Source Authentication) and assures that it’s authentic (Content Integrity). Equipped with high-end Authenticode Technology, Code Signing certs protect the original software code from being tampered with by malicious attackers.

If a hacker alters an already signed product, the client will know that the application is no longer credible. An EV Code Signing Certificate protects numerous apps, scripts, and code. Here are just a few of them:

• freeware
• middleware;
• shareware;
• enterprise applications;
• device drivers;
• configuration files;

You can get a cheap EV Code Signing certificate in 1 to 7 business days, or even faster with an LEI code.