Data and Database Management Software
Code Signing Service offers privileged certificates.
Press Release Summary:
Utilizing embedded cryptographic root, Smartphone Credentials(TM) offers privileged and unprivileged certificates in blocks of signing events that carry no expiration date. Specifically, service includes privileged certificates for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based environments that can be used to digitally sign Pocket PC as well as Smartphone files. It validates identity of ISV and integrity of its applications to ensure code is not maliciously altered.
Original Press Release:
GeoTrust Expands Code Signing Product Portfolio to Include Privileged Certificates for Windows Mobile-based Smartphone
Mobile Application Developers Can Tap GeoTrust for the Industry's Best Service, Most Flexible Usage Policy and Competitive Pricing
SAN JOSE, Calif., RSA Conference, Booth #1137, Feb. 13 - GeoTrust, Inc., the leader in identity verification, credentialing and validation solutions, today announced an expansion to its Smartphone Credentials(TM) code signing service to include privileged certificates for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based environments. Software vendors use digital certificates to sign, or authenticate, the code they provide to wireless carriers and to protect end users against malicious code tampering. ISVs working with GeoTrust receive superior customer service and the most competitive pricing in the industry, helping them deliver safe and reliable applications to customers.
The application security model for Smartphones is based on code signing. Most programs, such as productivity applications and games, call for unprivileged trust, and GeoTrust has provided certificates for these applications since 2003. However, gaining access to many operating system functions requires privileged execution mode. GeoTrust now offers both privileged and unprivileged certificates at the same price and in blocks of signing events that carry no expiration date. The certificates can be used to digitally sign Pocket PC as well as Smartphone files.
Daniel Bouie, marketing manager for Microsoft's Mobile2Market program, said: "Windows Mobile developers know GeoTrust's signing service as a fast and reliable way to secure code before it's sent to carriers. Now that the company is also offering Mobile2Market privileged-mode signing, ISVs can turn to GeoTrust to protect the integrity of their most advanced apps."
"A fast, secure and cost-effective code signing process is a key requirement for software companies that are developing applications for wireless handsets such as Smartphones and PDAs," said Elaine Treacy, vice president, marketing, Cicero Networks. "GeoTrust's enhanced service for privileged certificates is a key requirement to support the range of high- value applications being developed for mobile handsets."
GeoTrust uses the cryptographic root embedded in the Smartphone and Pocket PC platforms to provide its code signing service. The service validates the identity of the ISV and the integrity of its applications to ensure that code released from the developer is not altered as it passes over the network and is delivered to the device. This allows users to be confident downloading new or upgraded software and helps them protect their devices from viruses and other malware.
"As use of mobile devices quickly expands in the U.S. and abroad, GeoTrust viewed a significant opportunity to work with Microsoft to supply the credentials carriers demand and end users want to see to assure them that the wireless network is secure," said Neal Creighton, president and chief executive officer of GeoTrust. "Our ability to efficiently and accurately vet individuals, companies, applications and devices, coupled with responsiveness to customer needs that are superior to any other in our industry, make GeoTrust the code signing partner of choice."
Availability
GeoTrust Smartphone Credentials signing service is immediately available. Additional information is available at http://geotrust.com/codesigning/smartphone/index.htm.
About GeoTrust, Inc.
GeoTrust is the leader in identity verification, credentialing and validation solutions, and the fastest growing Certificate Authority, according to market research firm Netcraft. Its products include web security services for secure e-commerce transactions, identity verification for consumers, managed security services for enterprises, digital signing for documents and computer code, and TrustWatch (http://www.trustwatch.com/), a free toolbar and search site that helps consumers recognize whether a site has been verified and is safe for the exchange of confidential information. With more than 100,000 companies worldwide using its technology for online security, GeoTrust has rapidly become the second largest digital certificate provider in the world. The company recently acquired TC TrustCenter, a leading German Certificate Authority and provider of advanced enterprise security and smart card solutions. Visit www.geotrust.com/ for more information.
GeoTrust is a registered trademark and Smartphone Credentials is a trademark of GeoTrust, Inc. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
