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The much awaited Trusted Signing is finally here to help you simplify the process of acquiring, securing, and using your code signing certificates.
We worked with the Advanced Installer team in an effort aimed at improving the security and efficiency of software deployment processes for developers and IT professionals globally.
The integration of Trusted Signing into Advanced Installer makes it easier for tens of thousands of developers and IT professionals to sign their packages while relying on their existing Azure tenant to provide secure access management for their certificate profiles.
This integration doesn’t just streamline the code signing process; it sets a new standard for secure software distribution.
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In less than 15 minutes, I had an installation package that was ready to go. And in another 10 (only because I poked around a bit), I had a fully deployable package, complete with all my needed prerequisites, ready for distribution. Take it from me – don’t waste valuable time trying to find another solution; use Advanced Installer and spend your hours doing something more productive with your life or enjoying that time with family, and friends, or just sleeping.
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Digitally signing software packages is crucial, yet it remains a complex task that development teams frequently face.
Digitally signing software packages is crucial, yet it remains a complex task that development teams frequently face.
Without it, your software is vulnerable to tampering, which compromises both security and user trust.
Advanced Installer’s Trusted Signing integration simplifies the code signing process, freeing developers and IT teams to focus on delivering high-quality software that supports business growth.
With this integration, the code-signing process becomes intuitive, secure, and straightforward.
First 3rd Party Tool with Trusted Signing Integration Highlighted @ Microsoft Build 2024
Advanced Installer did a really great thing by incorporating Trusted Signing as part of their build packaging project tooling.
This allows you to create your app package with their tools and have it signed during packaging.
This way, you don’t have to worry about which binaries need signing before packaging—it’s all handled automatically. It’s really cool to see, and we hope to see more of this going forward.
Ian McMillan
Principal Product Manager at
Microsoft
How to Activate Trusted Signing in Advanced Installer?
Advanced Installer orchestrates the signing process at build-time, with Microsoft Windows fully managing authentication.
Advanced Installer doesn’t access any credentials or sensitive data, so you benefit from full protection when accessing your Azure account.
Advanced Installer Trusted Signing Key Features
Access Microsoft’’s Fully Managed, End-to-End Signing Solution Directly from Advanced Installer
Comprehensive Built-In Trusted Signing Support
Advanced Installer is the first tool in the industry to include native support for Azure Trusted Signing.
You can sign all the files from your package, including the final setup package, without complicated configurations or third-party dependencies.
Enhanced Security with Zero Data Storage
Advanced Installer never stores sensitive credentials in project files. Instead, Microsoft's secure authentication systems manage the process, ensuring your code-signing credentials are fully protected at all times.
Detailed Error Management
Gain real-time feedback during the signing process with comprehensive error reporting that helps identify and troubleshoot issues quickly.
Secure and Flexible Authentication Options
Choose from a range of secure authentication methods, including Visual Studio, Azure CLI, environment variables, or browser authentication, that integrate seamlessly with your development environment.
Accessible to Users of All Technical Levels
Take advantage of an intuitive, user-friendly GUI to code-sign your package, regardless of your experience with managing and using code-signing certificates.
Trusted Signing Integrations
Visual Studio Extension for Trusted Signing
Advanced Installer’s Trusted Signing integration extends to the Visual Studio environment, enabling developers to sign packages using our free Visual Studio extension.
This seamless link supports a smoother development process and boosts productivity by keeping signing tasks within your familiar workspace.
Access Trusted Signing with Advanced Installer Visual Studio Extension.
PowerShell Automation for Trusted Signing
Advanced Installer PowerShell Automation for Trusted Signing allows teams to script their signing processes and embed them into larger CI/CD pipelines.
This ensures that every build is signed securely and efficiently without additional manual input.
Access PowerShell Automation for Trusted Signing through our 30-day free trial.
Use Trusted Signing with GitHub Actions & AzureDevOps
Advanced Installer integrates natively with CI/CD pipelines, making it ideal for automated workflows with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
By automating code signing, you eliminate manual steps, reducing errors and accelerating your software release cycles.
Check Advanced Installer’s GitHub Action and Advanced Installer DevOps Extensions
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I also like the update feature, which makes it easy to deploy updates to my existing customers.
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This feature is available starting with Advanced Installer Professional edition.Whenever you’re in need, here are some articles to help you.
- Webinar: Trusted Signing – The New Standard for Secure Software Distribution, with Bogdan Mitrache (Advanced Installer) and Ian McMillan (Microsoft)
- Azure Trusted Signing Authentication
- Trusted Signing Integration: Advanced Installer's Newest Standard
- What is a Code Signing Certificate and how to ensure digital trust for your application
- Digital Signing for Application and Software Developers - In-Depth Guide and Resources
Frequently asked questions
Trusted Signing is Microsoft’s managed code signing solution that ensures secure software distribution. Integrated with Advanced Installer, it simplifies the signing process, protecting your software and users from potential threats.
You can authenticate using Azure CLI, Visual Studio, environment variables, or through browser-based authentication, giving you the flexibility to choose the best option for your workflow.
Yes, the Trusted Signing feature is included in all commercial editions of Advanced Installer.
To verify the legitimacy of your digital signature, check if it’s issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Open the file’s properties, navigate to the Digital Signatures tab, and view the certificate details. If it’s a valid certificate from a trusted CA, it’s legit. Trusted certificates often display “verified” in most operating systems.
Self-signed certificates are created by the signer and lack external validation, meaning they are generally not trusted by default and may trigger warnings. Trusted certificates, however, are issued by recognized Certificate Authorities, making them verifiable and widely accepted by operating systems and applications.
To make a self-signed certificate trusted, you can manually install it into the trusted root certification authorities store on each device that needs to trust it. This approach is usually suitable for internal or testing purposes, but it’s generally not recommended for public software distribution.
SSO (Single Sign-On) authentication in Azure allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials. It simplifies access management, improves security, and enhances user convenience, especially in enterprise environments.
The Azure Service Trust Portal is a platform where you can access information about Microsoft’s security practices, compliance certifications, and audit reports. It helps you evaluate and verify the security and compliance of Microsoft’s cloud services.
Code signing certificates are digital certificates that allow developers to sign their software. This signature verifies the software’s authenticity and integrity, ensuring it hasn’t been tampered with since being signed. Trusted code signing certificates are issued by Certificate Authorities and provide users with confidence in the software’s legitimacy.