An OV Code Signing certificate is a digital certificate that digitally signs scripts, executables, applications, software packages, and programs to prevent warning messages like “Unknown Publisher” and protect it against code manipulation, phishing attacks, and other security challenges. Organization Validated Code Signing certificate verifies the security and legitimacy of your published executable applications, firmware, drivers, containers, and software packages. Additionally, it ensures that the signed code or software originates from a reputable and verified company. So, clients can confidently download apps, IoT products, or software programs, knowing it’s coming from a trusted entity and it hasn’t been altered with since its signing.
OV (Organization Validated) code signing is a software signing certificate that caters to software development companies, mid-sized technology companies, large enterprises, government agencies, and any organization requiring to prove their identity that tells users application or software is coming from an original validated source and it hasn’t been altered with since its signing. Its ability to balance confidence, security, and price makes it valuable for software developers and publishers, ensuring organizations can benefit from enhanced software security.
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Comodo Code Signing Certificate |
Sectigo Code Signing Certificate |
DigiCert Code Signing Certificate |
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Price (per year) |
₹19218.50
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₹19218.50
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₹32300.00
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Vendor Price |
₹25160.00
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₹25160.00
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₹49980.00
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Product SKU | S2BCMD316 | S2BSCT364 | S2BDIG527 |
Certificate Authority | Comodo | Sectigo | DigiCert |
Category | Code Signing Certificate | Code Signing Certificate | Code Signing Certificate |
Validation Method | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation |
Key Storage | USB token or HSM | USB token or HSM | USB token or HSM |
Delivery Method | Vendor Provided hardware token, and Hardware security module (HSM) | Vendor Provided hardware token, and Hardware security module (HSM) | Vendor Provided hardware token, Existing supported hardware token, Hardware security module (HSM), Cloud HSM |
Delivery Time | 5 to 7 Days | 5 to 7 Days | 5 to 7 Days |
Supported Key Type(s) | RSA, ECC | RSA, ECC | RSA, ECC |
Supported Key Length(s) | 3072-bit or 4096-bit | 3072-bit or 4096-bit | 3072-bit or 4096-bit |
Hash Algorithm | SHA – 2, Up to 256-bits | SHA – 2, Up to 256-bits | SHA – 2, Up to 256-bits |
Software Signing | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Certificate Reissuance | Unlimited (exluding token) | Unlimited (exluding token) | Unlimited (exluding token) |
Hardware Certification | FIPS-140-L2 | FIPS-140-L2 | FIPS-140-L2 |
Includes Publisher Identity | Verified Organization Name | Verified Organization Name | Verified Organization Name |
Time Stamp | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible |
Instant Reputation w/ MS Smartscreen Filter | No | No | No |
Supported Platforms | Java, Microsoft Authenticode, MS Office Document, Adobe Air, MS VBA | Java, Microsoft Authenticode, MS Office Document, Adobe Air, MS VBA | Java, Microsoft Authenticode, MS Office Document, Adobe Air, MS VBA |
Vendor Refund Policy | Till 30 – Days (If Not Issued or Disptached) | Till 30 – Days (If Not Issued or Disptached) | Till 30 – Days (If Not Issued or Disptached) |
Technical Support | Free Live Chat and Ticket Support | Free Live Chat and Ticket Support | Free Live Chat and Ticket Support |
Installation Service | Purchase on Demand | Purchase on Demand | Purchase on Demand |
The common types of files that can be signed with code signing certificates are:
Signing tool | File type |
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Apksigner | .aab, .apk |
Jarsigner | .ear, .jar, .sar, .war |
jSign (default) | .appx, .appxbundle, .arx, .cab, .cat, .cbx, .cpl, .crx, .dbx, .deploy, .dll, .drx, .efi, .exe, .js, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle, .msm, .msp, .ocx, .ps1, .psm1, .stl, .sys, .vbs, .vxd, .wsf, .xap, .xlsm, .xsn |
Mage | .application, .manifest, .vsto |
Nuget | .nupkg |
Signtool (64-bit) | .appx, .appxbundle, .arx, .cab, .cat, .cbx, .cpl, .crx (only MS-DOS EXE package format), .dbx, .deploy, .dll, .drx, .efi, .exe, .js, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle, .msm, .msp, .ocx, .psi, .psm1, .stl, .sys, .vbs, .vsix, .vxd,.wsf, .xap, .xsn |
Signtool (32-bit) | .doc, .docm, .dot, .dotm, .mpp, .mpt, .pot, .potm, .ppa, .ppam, .pps, .ppsm, .ppt, .pptm, .pub, .vdw*, .vdx*, .vsd*, .vsdm, .vss*, .vssm, .vst*, .vstm, .vsx*, .vtx*, .wiz*, .xla, .xlam, .xls, .xlsb, .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm |
Adobe AIR | .air, .airi |
Signing tool | File type |
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Apksigner | .aab, .apk |
Jarsigner | .ear, .jar, .sar, .war |
jSign (default) | .appx, .appxbundle, .arx, .cab, .cat, .cbx, .cpl, .crx, .dbx, .deploy, .dll, .drx, .efi, .exe, .js, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle, .msm, .msp, .ocx, .ps1, .psm1, .stl, .sys, .vbs, .vxd, .wsf, .xap, .xlsm, .xsn |
osslsigncode | .exe, .dll, .sys, .msi, .msp, .msm, .ocx, .cpl, .arx, .cbx, .dbx, .crx, .drx, .deploy |
Adobe AIR | .air, .airi |
Signing tool | File type |
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Apksigner | .aab, .apk |
Jarsigner | .ear, .jar, .sar, .war |
jSign (default) | .appx, .appxbundle, .arx, .cab, .cat, .cbx, .cpl, .crx, .dbx, .deploy, .dll, .drx, .efi, .exe, .js, .msi, .msix, .msixbundle, .msm, .msp, .ocx, .ps1, .psm1, .stl, .sys, .vbs, .vxd, .wsf, .xap, .xlsm, .xsn |
Codesign Provided as part of the macOS | .app, .dmg |
Productsign Provided as part of the macOS | .pkg |
Adobe AIR | .air, .airi |
To comply with the CA/B Forum’s revised guidelines, effective June 1, 2023, cryptographic keys for code signing certificates must be stored on hardware security modules (HSMs) that meet or exceed the FIPS 140-2 Level 2 or Common Criteria EAL 4+ certification standards. These HSMs protect sensitive cryptographic materials and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access or misuse.
You can select from a variety of delivery options to get a USB token:
Token + US Delivery.
Token + International Delivery.
Token + Expedited US Delivery.
There are two basic techniques to sign code using YubiKeys
Cloud-based key storage is a suitable option for a code signing procedure that is easier to use without compromising security. Private keys are stored using this technique in a secure cloud environment with HSM capability, however the Cloud-based key storage is only possible with DigiCert code signing products.
Private key storage on a Hardware Security Module that fulfills FIPS 140 Level 2, Common Criteria EAL 4+, or an equivalent is mandatory for OV Code Signing Certificates as of June 1, 2023. Other prerequisites consist of:
Both OV and EV Code Signing Certificates are used to sign drivers, software, and executable files. The main difference is their purpose. OV Code Signing Certificates are ideal for individual developers or new software testing, where reputation isn’t critical right away.
On the other hand, EV Code Signing certificates are best for organizations that need to sign Windows kernel drivers or want to gain immediate trust from users. Similarly, software signed using an EV Code Signing Certificate is instantly recognized by operating systems and helps avoid warnings from SmartScreen or browsers.