Description

Code Signing Certificates are used to digitally sign software or files that are downloaded over the internet.  The files are signed by the developer/publisher of the software. Their purpose is to guarantee that the software or file is genuine and comes from the publisher it claims to belong. They’re especially useful for publishers who distribute their software for download through third-party sites. Code signing certificates also act as a proof that the file hasn’t been tampered with since download.

How to Request

All requests must be sent to the UT Information Security Office via a ticket.  You need to include the following information in your ticket to be approved and have a code-signing certificate issued to you. 

1. Create an email addresses to 

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2. Please enter your name, department name and group you work in.
3. Provide a GROUP email address that will be associated with the certificate (included in the certificate).
   • UTLists Group email address (___@utlists.utexas.edu)
   • Active Directory Distribution Group (___@austin.utexas.edu  or  ____@dept.utexas.edu).
      
4. Describe in the email what code the certificate will sign.  Describe the function of the code and where unsigned and the signed version will be live (GitHub Repository, Department Server, etc..)
5. Describe the audience of the signed code (who will use it).

Send that email, and the ISO team will get back to you with possible follow-up questions or a code-signing certificate in