DiscoverSim Digicert Signature
- Paul Petrin
Why does DiscoverSim have a Digicert Signature?
All current releases of DiscoverSim contain a valid, up to date Digicert signature. A Digicert signature serves as a digital "shrink wrap" which ensures product integrity.
Most published software has a unique hash value (or checksum). A hash value is sometimes used as a "thumb print," and is checked to ensure that a particular file was created by the publisher, and has not been modified. When a software package is downloaded, the unique hash value of the setup file is compared with the hash value on file with the Certificate Authority (in this case, Digicert). This ensures that the software the user downloads is the same software that was certified by Digicert. All Digicert signatures must be renewed every 3 years.
In a nutshell, a code signing certificate ensures that the file you're downloading is exactly what it claims to be, and has not been modified or tampered with in any way. A key additional benefit is decreased security warnings in combination with added security.
More information about Digicert signatures can be viewed at the link below.
https://www.digicert.com/signing/code-signing-certificates