Category: Certificate Type
A .vsix file is a Visual Studio Extension Installer package used by Microsoft Visual Studio. It contains software that adds new functionality or extends existing
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How to Digitally Sign VBA Macros using eSigner CKA
eSigner CKA (Cloud Key Adapter) is a Windows application leveraging the CNG interface (KSP Key Service Provider), enabling tools like certutil.exe and signtool.exe to access
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How to Digitally Sign a Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) file using eSigner CKA
Hardware Lab Kit is a tool to test and prepare a kernel mode driver for submission to Microsoft. Currently eSigner CKA also requires the HLKSigntool
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How to Digitally Sign .app Files using eSigner CKA
A .app file is essentially a macOS application bundle. It’s a directory that contains all the necessary files for a macOS application to run, such
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Sending Secure Email with S/MIME
Secure email should be part of your business strategy, and S/MIME certificates from SSL.com are a great way to protect and authenticate your messages.
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Bulk Enrollment of Basic S/MIME and NAESB Certificates
SSL.com provides bulk ordering and enrollment of Basic S/MIME and NAESB certificates through our bulk order tool. This guide will walk you through the enrollment
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How Simple Passwords and Employees Put Cybersecurity at Risk
Discover how simple passwords and employee negligence can jeopardize your organization’s cybersecurity, and learn practical steps to strengthen your defenses against cyber threats.
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What is an SSL/TLS Certificate?
Learn about SSL certificates: what they are, how they work, and why they’re crucial for website security. Explore types, benefits, and implementation.
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FAQ: Getting Started With Your Code Signing Certificate
This FAQ answers common questions about getting started signing files with your SSL.com EV Code Signing certificate and YubiKey FIPS token.
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What is HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)?
Learn about HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), a crucial web security mechanism that enforces HTTPS connections. Discover its benefits, implementation steps, and best practices for protecting your website against common attacks.
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What is a Code Signing Certificate?
Learn about code signing certificates: what they are, how they work, their benefits for software security and trust, and best practices for implementation. Explore SSL.com solutions.
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Unified Communications Certificate (UCC): A Comprehensive Guide
Learn about Unified Communications Certificates (UCCs), how they secure multiple domains, their benefits, and best practices for implementation and management.
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What is a Root Store?
Root stores: Key components of internet security. Learn about these trusted certificate collections and their role in cybersecurity.
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Bulk Certificate Enrollment for S/MIME and ClientAuth Certificates
SSL.com provides an efficient way to order a high volume of digital certificates through the bulk order tool. It is capable of processing all validation
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Using Your Code Signing Certificate
How to use your OV or EV code signing certificate with Microsoft’s SignTool and SSL.com’s SSL Manager application.
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Code Signing Certificates, Cloud Signing Options and Signing Operations Integration
What is a Code Signing Certificate? A code signing certificate is a digital certificate that provides a globally accepted proof of identity of a software
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SafeNet Authentication Client Download for Code Signing Certificates
How to download the SafeNet client. For certificates on Thales-Gemalto USB tokens.
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eSigner Demo Credentials and Certificates
Demo credentials, QR codes, and configuration information to ease experimental use of SSL.com’s eSigner cloud signing environment.
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What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?
Wildcard SSL Certificates secure multiple subdomains under one domain. This article explains their function and best uses.
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What are Root Certificates, and Why Do They Matter?
Root certificates are one of the pillars of internet security. They are the basis of validating the identity of websites through SSL/TLS certificates, providing digital
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How to Change your Thales SafeNet/Gemalto Token Password
This article provides instructions for Thales SafeNet (Gemalto) token users who want to change their token code signing password and for those who need to
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The Essential Guide to Certificate Lifecycle Management
Understanding and managing certificates effectively is crucial for any organization operating online. At SSL.com, we specialize in providing certificate management solutions that simplify this essential
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What is the “Unique Value” Used in Domain Validation (DV)?
Domain Validation (DV) is a crucial step in obtaining an SSL/TLS certificate for your website. A key component of this process is the “unique value” used to verify domain ownership.
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Enabling Third-Party Signing Certificates with eSigner Cloud Signing
Discover how SSL.com’s eSigner cloud signing service securely stores and utilizes third-party digital certificates and keys for enhanced digital signing from anywhere
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Yubikey FIPS tokens vs Thales/Gemalto USB tokens
SSL.com ships code signing certificates that are pre-installed on Yubikey FIPS tokens and Thales SafeNet (Gemalto) USB tokens. Both are hardware devices used for secure
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