We’ll break down how to sign your EXE files to make them more trustworthy for users As a software developer, you likely know the lifecycle of developing software and are well acquainted with the challenges that come with them. This includes everything from errors and…
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Software touches the everyday lives of billions of people around the world. They rely on us (the software industry) to deliver dependable, safe applications for them to use. This blog is dedicated to working together to do our part to make the (software) world a better place…one piece of software at a time!
Tired of maintaining and securing too many digital certificates and keys? You’re not alone. 72% of organizations say the increasing number of keys and certificates they use is driving them crazy. To ease the pain, learn…
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Code signing is a critical step in releasing secure, trusted software. Here’s a step-by-step guide to signing application executables or DLL files in Visual Studio. Visual Studio simplifies software development and is essential for creating .NET…
Discover the causes of technical debt and learn how to mitigate them before attackers exploit these security flaws to get into your network. (Considering they did this to a U.S. federal agency, surely bad guys can do…
According to Veracode, one-third of applications are released with security flaws. Five years after publishing, 70% contain at least one vulnerability. Learn what tech debt is and how tackling it will help you reduce vulnerabilities that could put…
Are you trying to sign your code in Visual Studio and the message ‘An error occurred while signing: SignTool.exe not found’ keeps popping up? Discover how to fix it in a blink of an eye, without…
Did you try to sign your code and got stuck on the ‘No certificates were found that met all the given criteria’ error? Find out what causes this mysterious issue and discover the solution that’ll enable…
‘PowerShell Script Is Not Digitally Signed.’ Sounds familiar? Find out what it means, the best way to fix it, and why bypassing this error generated by one of the most exploited attack vectors, could put your organization…
In July 2022, ethical hackers identified 648 vulnerabilities in the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) systems during a 7-day bug bounty challenge. Would your web app pass the test? Discover 8 cutting-edge best practices that’ll help you develop…
In 2022, Google Play and App Store hit the mark of 142 billion downloads. Have you just downloaded software and Windows blocked it because the publisher could not be verified? Are your customers complaining about the same…
Authentication, integrity, non-repudiation. Three magic words that could help your organization save an average of $18,000 in case of a cyberattack. Learn everything about three digital signature uses and find out how, together, they can boost the security…
How do you spot fake software, emails, and files among the colossal amounts of data consumed every year (e.g., more than 100k exabytes in 2022 alone, according to IDC)? Explore how digital signatures can help your organization to…
Are you ready for a year when multifactor authentication may become ineffective and attackers will adopt new hacking vectors like cloud-aware ransomware to get to your data? Learn how to enhance your database security now to stay ahead of cyber…
Not sure how to bundle a certificate and private key into a .PFX file? We’ll walk you through how to merge your OV code signing certificate and cryptographic private key using OpenSSL As a reputable software…
Welcome to 2023, a year full of new technology trends. Software development is continually evolving — are you ready to take on the challenge? Let’s start the year with a bang with this list of best software developer courses…