A thawte Code Signing certificate is strongly recommended for any publisher who plans to distribute code or content over the Internet or corporate extranets and wants to assure the integrity and authorship of that code. thawte's Code Signing certificate confirms publisher details and content integrity of downloadable code.
thawte allows you to sign active content such as ActiveX, Macros and Java Applets for secure electronic distribution over the Internet. This authenticated digital signature effectively verifies the source of your software before it is downloaded.
With a thawte Code Signing certificate, you will:
- Protect your customers against the risks that go with software downloads by authenticating the source and integrity of your downloadable content.
- Ensure that your active content or code cannot be maliciously modified.
- Use a single certificate for most platforms and applications.
- Give your users recourse to the person who published it.
- Promote the Internet as a secure and viable platform for content distribution.
- Have the benefit of thawte's world-class certification procedures.
- Inspire user confidence
- Have the benefit of Online Certificate Status Protocol
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 › who is this certificate aimed at? |
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A thawte Code Signing certificate is strongly recommended for any publisher intending to distribute code or content over the Internet or over corporate extranets. The risks of impersonation and information interference on the Internet are real. Customers are aware of the dangers involved and are far more trusting of a signed download.
A thawte Code Signing certificate is an effective way to distribute authentic software over the Internet. It is a best-of-breed product that offers full protection, ease of use and flexibility (multi-platform and multi-code usability). |
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| › what does it do? |
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A thawte Code Signing certificate serves to nullify all of the risks that go with software and application downloads by providing a digital signature that confirms that software has indeed come from the Publisher who has signed it.
On commencement of download, a built-in browser feature presents users with a pop-up window containing the publisher’s details. They then have the option of accepting the credentials and proceeding with the download, or cancelling the process. Once the signature has been verified in this manner, customers can confidently and safely download the applets, plug-ins or macros. |
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