GeoTrust’s code signing certificates let developers sign their code for Sun Java. Our Code Signing Credentials for Sun Java are used for generating digital signatures for Java Archive (JAR) files and other Java applications that may be deployed stand-alone or in the IE or Netscape browsers, to assure users that your code has not been modified or tampered with in transit and of the authenticity of its author.
Features and Benefits:
- Sign your .jar (Java Applet) files for Sun Java
- Protect the integrity of your active content and code
- Ensure users that the code they obtained really came from you
- Multi-year certificates available
How it works
To obtain and use a Code Signing Credential from GeoTrust, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Enroll for a code signing credential using our online enrollment process
- Step 2 - Have your identity verified by GeoTrust via a simple, but trusted, verification process
- Step 3 – Pick up your code signing certificate
- Step 4 – Use your digital certificate to digitally sign your code
- Step 5 – Post your signed code on your site so customers can download as normal
- Step 6 – When customers download your signed content or code, their browser will verify the signature
- Step 7 – The customer can view the certificate to verify the identity of the author who developed the code
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