Can Solo Developers Get OV Code Signing Without a Business?
The short answer is no for OV specifically, but yes for what you actually need. OV…
What Do DNS Attacks and On-Path Attacks Entail?
DNS attacks and on-path attacks are among the most significant threats to software distribution integrity. Both…
Code Signing Certificate Validity Cut to 460 Days in 2026: What Every Developer Must Do Now
On October 14, 2025, the CA/Browser Forum passed Ballot CSC-31, reducing the maximum validity period for…
How to Check if a File Is Safe Before Downloading
Checking a file for viruses before you run it is straightforward with the right tools. The…
How to Sign a PowerShell Script So It Runs Under AllSigned Execution Policy
PowerShell’s AllSigned execution policy requires every script that runs on the machine to carry a valid…
How to Set Up Code Signing Without an IT Team
You built software. You want to sign it so users don’t get the ‘Unknown Publisher’ warning…
Code Signing Certificate for a One-Time Software Release: Is an Annual Subscription Worth It?
Software distribution without a code signing certificate has become progressively more costly as Windows security mechanisms…
How Long Does It Take to Get a Code Signing Certificate? OV vs EV Issuance Time Compared
Getting a code signing certificate is not instantaneous the way downloading a software license is. The…
How to Upgrade from OV to EV Code Signing Certificate Without Losing SmartScreen Reputation
In May 2026, a software publisher posted to Microsoft Q&A describing exactly this situation. Same organization.…