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Java Security Certificates Explained: SSL/TLS and Code Signing Certificates in 2025

Learn about the two separate use cases of “Java X509 certificates” — what they are, what they do, and what you need to understand before buying one

As a technology professional, we know you’re busy figuring out new ways to improve what you do and to make things more secure. A “Java security certificate” can help you do just that — but choosing

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Where Can I Get a Free Code Signing Certificate?

Despite how promising the offer of a free code signing certificate (or a code signing certificate free trial) may seem, it is never as good as you think…

Graphic: There's no such thing as a free code signing certificate

As a software developer, you want people to use and trust your software. One way to ensure that may happen is to digitally sign your code and executables. (This helps prevent your software from displaying

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What is a Software Publisher Certificate? How Do I Get One?

A software publisher certificate (also known as a code signing certificate or a software signing certificate) is a digital certificate that software publishers use to digitally sign software before releasing it to the public and/or their customers. Seems pretty straightforward, right? Let’s go a bit further to explain what that really means.

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How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request for a Code Signing Certificate in Windows

If you or your organization is responsible for developing or manufacturing software, configuration files, drivers, or other content that requires code, then a code signing certificate is essential. A code signing certificate attaches a digital signature to code that shows who published it and validates that the content has not been altered in any way since it was signed.

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Visual Studio Code Signing Certificate Guide

Everything you needed to know about a Visual Studio code signing certificate

Microsoft Visual Studio is a valuable tool that is capable of developing everything from software to websites. But with its popularity comes the risk of criminals and hackers taking advantage of our

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How to Perform Kernel Mode Code Signing

How to sign code in kernel mode with a kernel code signing certificate

Kernel mode is the most important CPU mode — its where the most critical functions reside.

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How to Sign Code with a Java Code Signing Certificate

A quick, simple guide on how to sign Java software

Java is one of the most common program languages in existence. It’s used for a wide range of projects and is designed to have as few dependencies as possible. But one thing Java does depend

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How Can I Find My Comodo Code Signing Certificate Private Key?

Your code signing certificate private key was generated on your own system when you first configured your Comodo Code Signing Certificate. So long as you followed the steps to check and backed up your key, you should be fine. Even if it’s deleted accidentally, you’ll still have the backup copy.

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How to Sign Code with a Microsoft Authenticode Signing Certificate

Knowing how to sign an exe is vital for any software developer or publisher. As such, Microsoft Authenticode signatures are a critical component of any software. As we discussed in another article, code signing asserts the identity of the software developer and identifies whether the software has been altered in any way since it was signed. This is why knowing how to sign code using a Microsoft Authenticode signing certificate is a must for any software professional.

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What is a Windows Authenticode Signature & How Can I Verify It?

Microsoft Authenticode is the tech giant’s code signing technology. Like all code signing, an Authenticode signature identifies the publisher of the signed software. It also provides a checksum feature

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