Software Code Signing For Enhanced Security And Brand Trust

What you'll learn
Learn How To Remove Microsoft Authenticode Warnings On Your Programs and Installers
Discover How and Where to Obtain a Software Code Signing Certificate
Decide Which Type Of Code Signing Is For Your - OV or EV?
Learn All About Certificate Authorities and How They Operate
Save Time and Money With Alternative Methods of Verification
Connect Your Token Authentication Software Easily To Your Computer
Dispel the Mystery Of The Verification Process and Don't Be Scared. It's Actually Easy.
Differentiate And Use The Appropriate Token (Name/Subject, Thumbprint or PFX File) For Each Scenario
See First Hand Examples of Code Signing an Application Using XLSPadlock and an Installer Using PaquetBuilder
Requirements
You'll Need To Want To Learn More About Code Signing Software
If You Already Have an Application You Want to Code Sign, All the Better!
Windows Based Code Signing
You can Code Sign any Java (JAR) applet, Mozilla Object File, Windows Drivers, EXE, DLL, OCX, MSI, CAB, Adobe AIR apps, MS Office Macro or VBA file, Silverlight application or XAF file!
Description
So you want to hit the market with your new application or installer, but when someone uses your program, they get popups showing 'potentially unsafe' or malicious software WARNINGS? You NEED a code signing certificate to increase your software's security and build trust with your customers, but HOW does it all work?!With this easy to follow, step-by-step course, My goal is to streamline all the steps you need to go through in order to get your software certified with helpful tips and tricks I had to learn the hard way.Hi, I'm Dan Strong and I'm all about saving people time so they don't have to comb through all the fine print, forums, repeat my mistakes or be on hold for countless hours trying to get answers.With this course, I'll show you every step you need to take in order to get your certification and apply it to all of your applications. We'll dive into which types of certifications you may want to obtain, including the differences between OV and EV certificates, Finding a certificate authority to obtain your certificate. We will de-mystify the verification process for you so you'll know exactly how to prepare and what information you may need. The process isn't scary at all once you know what to expect.After you receive your certificate, I'll show you step-by-step how to install the token authentication client software as well as how to set up your 1st password & use the software appropriately.I'll show you how you can utilize your token subject name or thumbprint for extended validation signing and I'll take you through a technical demonstration of code signing an actual application as well as code signing a simple installer program.You can browse forums and learn some generic tips here and there - or you can let me show you exactly how everything works - removing the mystery from the process. Nowadays, anyone who wants to sell software, encrypted secured Excel applications or even installer files HAS TO USE SOFTWARE CODE SIGNING, but without this complete guide, it may take several extra days to figure it all out. Don't waste your time-Click below to get instant access and jumpstart your Development path.
Overview
Section 1: Code Signing Software and Installers
Lecture 1 Introduction and Course Downloads
Lecture 2 OV vs EV Certificates
Lecture 3 What Is a Certificate Authority (CA) Company
Lecture 4 How To Obtain A Code Signing Certificate
Lecture 5 Going Through The Verification Process for EV Code Signing Certificate
Lecture 6 Alternative Methods for Verification If You Don't Have An Online Presence
Lecture 7 Installing a Token Authentication Client Software (SafeNet)
Lecture 8 Connecting Your Token to SafeNet and Setting Up A Custom Password
Lecture 9 SafeNet Advanced Options (Mostly To Avoid)
Lecture 10 Token Name vs Token Thumbprint
Lecture 11 Code Signing An Application Demo (Locking & Encrypting Protected Excel Document)
Lecture 12 Creating a Simple Installer Program and Code Signing with PaquetBuilder
Anyone Looking To Code Sign An Application or File Who Wants To Save Time By Learning From My Experience/Mistakes


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