Often disguised as legitimate software, malicious malware can be easily distributed to infect unsuspecting desktops with viruses or to install applications to facilitate fraud.
Entrust Code Signing Certificates enable assurance by allowing users to authenticate the source and verify the content integrity of code that is downloaded from the Internet.
The digital equivalent of a tamper-proof seal, these trusted digital certificates provide assurance that customers are installing code or applications as they were intended.
When an Entrust Code Signing Certificate is used, the name of the software publisher is clearly shown when a user attempts to download the file or application.
New Entrust Code Signing Certificates are used by application and software authors to instil legitimacy into their products. This technology - imbedded into the certificates within the software - enables end-users to verify the authenticity of an application, which is done by trusting the certification authority that issued the certificate.
This capability is particularly valuable for enterprises that are tasked with maintaining control over the contents downloaded or installed to corporate desktops from origins often unknown. If an application author is authenticated via Entrust Code Signing Certificates, enterprises are more willing to allow it to be introduced into their corporate environment.
A proven differentiator for Entrust is their unique and centralised Certificate Management Services portal. The Entrust Certificate Management Service enables organisations to conveniently manage all certificate types within a single, efficient interface. This includes the new Entrust Code Signing Certificates, as well as Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates, Unified Communications SSL certificates, Entrust's Standard and Advantage SSL certificates, and Adobe CDS certificates. Acting as a centrally managed system, the solution reduces administrative hassles and lessens the risk of inadvertent certificate expiration by allowing organisations to synchronise and control the timing of SSL certificate expiration. The Entrust Certificate Management Service also enables administrators to "re-use" or "recycle" SSL certificates for maximised usage and minimised costs.
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L@Wtrust
L@Wtrust specialises in application security solutions with a focus on strong authentication, non-repudiation and cryptographic solutions. This includes Entrust SSL certificates, Code Signing Certificates, PKI, card and key management, biometric and digital signature solutions, encryption and data security solutions.
L@Wtrust partners with Entrust for Code Signing certificates, EV SSL certificates, SSL, digital certificate and strong authentication solutions.
Entrust
Entrust provides trusted solutions that secure digital identities and information for enterprises and governments in 2 000 organisations spanning 60 countries. Offering trusted security for less, Entrust solutions represent the right balance between affordability, expertise and service. These include SSL, strong authentication, fraud detection, digital certificates and PKI. http://www.lawtrust.co.za/
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