HARICA EV Code Signing Certificate: Complete Guide

HARICA EV Code Signing

HARICA EV Code Signing Certificate

Sign software under a validated organization identity with a protected private key for Windows software, enterprise releases, driver related workflows and other supported signing scenarios. This guide covers HARICA's current EV enrollment process, validation, token installation, certificate policy and release architecture.

View HARICA EV Enrollment Guide

EV Code SigningExtended Validation

Pricing via CertManager HARICA directs buyers to CertManager and support for current pricing

ValidationExtended Validation

Publisher identityLegal entity

Private keyHardware protected

SigningCode Signing / Authenticode

Key UsageDigital Signature

EKUCode Signing

EVExtended organization validation

Legal entityValidated publisher identity

HardwareProtected private key model

WindowsEV specific Windows use cases

What Is HARICA EV Code Signing?

HARICA EV Code Signing is an Extended Validation certificate for enterprises and organizations. HARICA's current product documentation describes EV as identifying the legal entity and its official registry information. The certificate is used to create a digital signature over supported software so the publisher identity and software integrity can be inspected through the signature and certificate chain.

Organization identity

EV starts with the legal entity behind the software publisher. HARICA's EV workflow verifies organization information, legal existence, organizational validity and the authorization of the certificate request.

Protected signing identity

The private key is the cryptographic secret used to create signatures. HARICA's current EV workflow uses secure hardware and provides a cryptographic device option for the signing key.

OV establishes organization identity through organization validation. EV uses an extended validation framework and is associated by HARICA with additional Windows specific treatment.

Who Is HARICA EV Code Signing For?

Software companies

Organizations distributing commercial software under their company identity.

Enterprise software publishers

Companies distributing applications, installers, agents and enterprise software.

Driver and hardware software publishers

Organizations working with Windows hardware related signing requirements.

Established software vendors

Companies where a more extensively validated publisher identity is relevant to their distribution model.

Individual publisher

HARICA separates individuals and sole proprietorships into its IV Code Signing workflow.

Company publisher

Organizations that only need organization validation can evaluate the separate OV workflow.

EV is not presented here as universally better. The relevant question is whether the organization's distribution, Windows or validation requirements call for the EV model.

What Does Extended Validation Mean for Code Signing?

For HARICA EV Code Signing, extended validation involves more than displaying a company name in a certificate. The current enrollment process asks for organization information, legal existence and validity information, requester identity and an authorization route before HARICA validators review the request.

Legal entityThe request is made for an enterprise or organization that can be validated as a legal entity.

Organization existenceHARICA asks for information confirming the organization's legal existence.

Organization validityAdditional organization information is provided as part of the EV validation path.

Requester identityPersonal information entered in CertManager must match government issued identification.

AuthorizationThe certificate request is confirmed through one of HARICA's supported authorization methods.

Validator reviewHARICA validators check the submitted information before certificate acceptance.

What Identity Appears in a HARICA EV Certificate?

Developers should inspect the actual certificate rather than relying on the application name or product brand. Relevant fields include the organization name and subject, issuer, certificate policy, validity, key usage, Extended Key Usage, certificate chain and signature algorithm.

Certificate inspection
Subject / Organization → validated publisher identity
Issuer                 → HARICA issuing CA
Policy                  → applicable certificate policy
Validity                → Not Before / Not After
Key Usage               → Digital Signature
Extended Key Usage      → Code Signing
Chain                   → End entity → Intermediate → Root
Signature Algorithm     → certificate signature details

What Does HARICA EV Establish?

Verified organization identity

The certificate identifies the organization that passed the applicable validation process.

Software integrity

The digital signature provides a mechanism for detecting modification of signed content after signing.

Publisher association

Signed software can be associated with the organization represented in the certificate.

Certificate trust

The certificate can be evaluated through its certificate chain and applicable trust stores.

Controlled signing identity

The protected private key provides cryptographic control over the signing identity.

Policy purpose

The Code Signing EKU identifies the certificate's intended signing purpose.

EV Code Signing does not certify the software itself.

It does not establish that an application is malware free, vulnerability free, bug free, security audited or approved by Microsoft.

What HARICA EV Does Not Guarantee

Malware status

EV validation does not mean the software is malware free.

Vulnerability status

The certificate does not certify that the application has no vulnerabilities.

Security audit

EV does not mean the software has passed a security audit.

Microsoft approval

A certificate is not the same thing as Microsoft approval of the application.

SmartScreen outcome

EV should not be presented as a guarantee of no SmartScreen warning in every situation.

Software trustworthiness

Certificate validation and software quality are separate questions.

HARICA IV vs OV vs EV

Factor	IV	OV	EV
Publisher	Natural person	Legal entity	Legal entity
Individual developer	Yes	No	No
Organization	No	Yes	Yes
Validation	Individual	Organization	Extended
Company identity	No	Yes	Yes
EV specific requirements	No	No	Yes

HARICA EV Eligibility

The EV workflow is for enterprises or organizations. The current HARICA process asks for legal entity information, organization existence and validity, applicant identity, authorization and a verified communication method.

Legal entityRequest the certificate for an enterprise or organization.

Organization existenceProvide information and evidence needed to verify legal existence.

Organization validityComplete the organization validity information requested by HARICA.

Authorized representativeIdentify the person authorized to request the certificate.

Applicant identityEnsure personal information matches the government issued identification.

Verified communicationMaintain the verified method used for authorization where applicable.

Physical addressUse the address information required by the validation workflow and hardware delivery process.

Signing hardwarePlan a secure cryptographic device for the private key.

HARICA EV Organization Validation

Legal existence

The organization must be verifiable as a legitimate legal entity through the information and documentation requested by HARICA.

Organization validity

HARICA's current EV guide includes a separate organization validity step in CertManager.

Applicant identity

HARICA states that personal information entered into CertManager must match the government issued identification document letter by letter.

Authorization

The organization must confirm that the certificate request has been authorized through one of HARICA's supported routes.

HARICA EV Authorization Methods

HARICA currently documents two authorization routes in its EV Code Signing workflow.

ApplicantStarts the certificate request.

OrganizationProvides legal entity information.

AuthorizationConfirms the request through a supported method.

HARICAValidators review the request.

Method A

HARICA validators contact the applicant using the verified communication method established during the process.

Method B

The organization's legal representative fills in and digitally signs HARICA's authorization form using a personal signing certificate.

HARICA EV Application Process

The current HARICA EV guide provides a nine stage workflow from CertManager registration through token import, with the application steps including duration selection, organization verification, authorization, submission, payment and validator review.

1. AccountAccess CertManager.

2. EV requestSelect Code Signing EV.

3. DurationChoose certificate duration.

4. OrganizationEnter legal entity information.

5. EvidenceVerify existence and validity.

6. AuthorizationSelect authorization method.

7. SubmitReview and submit.

8. PaymentComplete transaction.

9. ValidationHARICA reviews and issues.

Accept certificateAfter validation, accept the certificate through CertManager.

Download DERDownload the issued certificate in DER format.

Import to tokenRename to .cer and import through the token management software.

Private Key Protection

The certificate is public. The private key is the signing secret. If an attacker gains control of the private key, they can potentially create signatures associated with the organization's signing identity. HARICA's current EV workflow therefore uses secure hardware for the Code Signing private key.

Certificate

Contains the public key and publisher identity information used during signature verification.

Private key

Performs the cryptographic signing operation and should remain protected inside the approved hardware environment.

Key principle: Protect the private key as a production signing secret. Do not distribute it across ordinary developer machines or general build storage.

HARICA EV Cryptographic Token

HARICA's current guide says software publishers should store Code Signing private keys in secure hardware and that HARICA can prepare and send a cryptographic device by post to the applicant's physical address.

1HARICA provisions token

2Token delivered

3Key available

4EV certificate issued

5DER downloaded

6Certificate imported

7Software signed

Current import workflow: HARICA instructs users to download the certificate in DER format, rename it to .cer and import it with token management software such as SafeNet Authentication Client. The token PIN is used during import.

Token PINProtect and manage the device PIN as part of signing operations.

Token middlewareUse the token management software required by the hardware.

RSA certificatesHARICA's guide describes checking RSA certificates under User certificates.

ECDSA certificatesHARICA's guide describes checking ECDSA certificates under CC certificates.

Token replacementDocument the replacement process before a production device fails.

Lost tokenTreat a lost device as a security incident and follow HARICA's applicable procedure.

Can HARICA EV Use an Existing Token or Hardware Device?

Yes, within HARICA's documented workflow. If an applicant has already acquired a cryptographic device from HARICA and keys are associated with the account, the EV request can include selecting an existing key from the available list.

Existing HARICA token

Useful when the device and keys are already associated with the CertManager account.

Certificate provisioning

The issued certificate still needs to be imported into the token using the supported management software.

Enterprise hardware

For other hardware environments, confirm compatibility and provisioning requirements with HARICA rather than assuming every commercial HSM is supported.

HARICA EV and Windows Authenticode

Windows software signing commonly uses Microsoft Authenticode. The certificate provides publisher identity information, the signature protects the signed artifact against undetected modification, and the certificate chain provides the trust path used during verification.

Windows release flow

Build application
        ↓
Freeze final EXE / DLL / MSI
        ↓
Access hardware protected private key
        ↓
Sign with SignTool
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Add trusted timestamp
        ↓
Verify signature and certificate chain
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Release software

HARICA EV and Microsoft SmartScreen

Certificate validation, publisher reputation, application reputation and SmartScreen are separate concepts. HARICA's current Code Signing product documentation states that an EV Code Signing certificate is needed for software to gain instant reputation on Microsoft Windows platforms. That statement should be treated as HARICA's documented product position rather than as a permanent guarantee that every signed application will avoid every SmartScreen warning.

Certificate validation

Establishes the certificate's identity and applicable validation framework.

Publisher reputation

Is separate from the fact that a certificate exists.

Application reputation

Concerns the software artifact and its distribution context.

SmartScreen

Is a Microsoft Windows reputation and warning mechanism that can change independently of a CA product description.

EV treatment

HARICA currently documents EV as required for instant reputation on Microsoft Windows platforms.

No blanket guarantee

EV should not be described as a guarantee of zero warnings in every environment.

HARICA EV and Windows Hardware Compatibility Program

Windows driver signing can involve Microsoft program requirements in addition to obtaining a code signing certificate. HARICA's current Code Signing product information specifically associates EV with participation in the Windows Hardware Compatibility program.

Buying a HARICA EV certificate does not by itself complete Microsoft's driver signing process.

The certificate is one component of a broader Microsoft workflow that can include the appropriate account, program enrollment, driver package requirements and signing or submission steps.

Driver packagePrepare the driver according to the applicable Microsoft requirements.

Microsoft programConfirm the current Hardware Compatibility Program process separately.

EV certificateUse the certificate type required by the documented workflow.

Protected keyKeep the signing private key in the controlled hardware environment.

Organization identityEnsure the publisher identity matches the organization participating in the process.

Additional requirementsCheck Microsoft's current driver signing requirements before release.

HARICA EV for Java Code Signing

EV is not limited to Windows. HARICA's Code Signing product documentation includes Java code among supported signing scenarios. A Java release can use the JAR signing workflow with the protected key, certificate selection, timestamping and verification.

Java release flow

Build JAR
  ↓
Select HARICA EV certificate
  ↓
Access protected signing key
  ↓
Sign with jarsigner
  ↓
Timestamp
  ↓
Verify signature and certificate chain

Related resource: How to Sign Java JAR Files.

Supported Signing Scenarios

Scenario	HARICA EV relevance
EXE	Code signing
DLL	Code signing
MSI	Code signing
CAB	Code signing
OCX	Code signing
XPI	Code signing
XAP	Code signing
Java JAR	Code signing
Windows software	Major use case
Windows drivers	Microsoft specific requirements apply
Enterprise software	Strong use case
CI/CD	Requires secure signing architecture

How to Sign Software With HARICA EV

BuildCreate the release artifact.

FreezeFinalize the artifact to be distributed.

Access keyUse the protected signing environment.

SignApply the certificate to the artifact.

TimestampAdd signing time evidence.

VerifyCheck signature and chain.

ReleaseDistribute the verified artifact.

Windows

Use SignTool and the hardware protected certificate through the supported token or signing environment.

Java

Use jarsigner and the appropriate token middleware or controlled signing environment.

Timestamping

A timestamp records the signing event through a timestamp authority. It is useful when software must remain verifiable after the signing certificate's ordinary validity period has ended. Certificate validity at the time of signing, current certificate validity and timestamp validity are separate concepts.

Certificate validity at signing

Whether the signing certificate was valid when the signature was created is one part of the verification context.

Current certificate validity

The certificate can later expire or be revoked, so current status is a separate lifecycle question.

Timestamp validity

The timestamp provides evidence of when signing occurred and can support long term signature verification.

Compromise exception

Timestamping should not be described as overriding revocation or consequences of a compromised private key.

HARICA EV Certificate Policies and EKU

HARICA's published certificate policy identifies EV Code Signing with Digital Signature key usage and Code Signing Extended Key Usage. The policy documents also list Lifetime Signing as an optional EKU for EV Code Signing.

Certificate field	HARICA EV Code Signing
Key Usage	Digital Signature
Extended Key Usage	Code Signing
Optional EKU	Lifetime Signing
Policy	EV Code Signing certificate policy identifiers

Developer check: Inspect the actual certificate fields when troubleshooting a signing workflow instead of relying only on the product name shown in CertManager.

HARICA EV Certificate Chain

A signed application can be evaluated through the end entity certificate, the applicable HARICA issuing CA, the trusted root, certificate policy and the operating system or platform trust store. HARICA's published repository identifies separate EV Code Signing RSA and ECC issuing CA paths.

Signed softwareApplication or release artifact carrying the signature.

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EV end entityHARICA EV Code Signing certificate containing publisher identity.

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Issuing CAApplicable HARICA EV Code Signing RSA or ECC hierarchy.

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Trust storeOperating system or platform trust path used for verification.

How to Verify a HARICA EV Signed Application

Windows GUI

Open File Properties, select Digital Signatures and then Details.

SignTool

Use command line verification to inspect signature and certificate information.

Certificate inspection

Review subject, organization, issuer, validity, serial number, thumbprint, key usage and EKU.

Timestamp

Inspect timestamp information as part of the signature verification context.

Certificate chain

Check the end entity, issuing CA and trusted chain for errors.

Java

Use jarsigner verification where applicable for signed JAR files.

Verification checklist
Subject / Organization
Issuer
Validity
Serial number
Thumbprint
Key Usage
Extended Key Usage
Timestamp
Certificate chain
Signature status

Related resource: How to Verify a Code Signature.

HARICA EV for CI/CD

Hardware protected signing changes the architecture of a conventional build pipeline. The private key should not be copied to every build runner. A controlled signing environment can receive a validated artifact, invoke the protected signing key and return the signed artifact for release.

DevelopersWrite, review and test source code.

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Build pipelineCompile and produce the release artifact.

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Artifact validationRun release checks before production signing.

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Controlled signingUse HSM or hardware token under restricted access.

Recommended release principle: Developers build software. A controlled signing environment signs production artifacts, adds a timestamp and passes the verified artifact to release distribution.

Build serverKeep compilation separate from production signing authority.

Release serverControl the transition from validated artifact to signed release.

Signing serverRestrict the environment that can invoke the signing key.

HSM or tokenKeep the private key in the protected hardware environment.

Approval workflowRequire appropriate authorization before production signing.

Audit loggingRecord signing activity and release events.

HARICA EV for Enterprise Software Releases

EV can be integrated into a company release process for software that needs a controlled organization identity. The certificate can be part of the signing layer for desktop applications, enterprise installers, software agents, update packages, security tools, developer tools, commercial applications and hardware companion software.

Desktop applications

Sign distributed application binaries and installers under the company identity.

Enterprise installers

Apply the signing identity before packages enter the distribution channel.

Software agents

Sign production agents before customer or internal deployment.

Update packages

Sign update artifacts before they reach the update service.

Security tools

Keep production signing separate from development access.

Developer tools

Use controlled signing for tools distributed to external or internal developers.

What Happens If the HARICA EV Private Key Is Compromised?

A private key compromise should be treated as a signing identity incident. Removing a certificate file from a workstation does not invalidate a private key that an attacker has already copied or accessed.

StopPause signing.

ContactNotify HARICA.

RevokeRevoke affected certificate.

InvestigateReview signed releases.

SecureContain signing infrastructure.

New keyGenerate replacement key.

ReplaceObtain replacement certificate.

UpdateChange release pipeline.

ReviewAssess distributed artifacts.

HARICA's support information accepts reports involving exposed private keys and states that appropriate certificates may be revoked.

Certificate Expiration, Renewal and Replacement

Expiration

The certificate reaches its Not After date and cannot be treated as a current certificate for new signing operations.

Renewal

Obtaining a certificate for the next service period through the applicable HARICA process.

Reissue

Issuing another certificate within the applicable product and account context.

Replacement

Obtaining a new certificate because of loss, compromise or another operational reason.

Timestamped software

Previously signed releases should be evaluated using their signature, timestamp and revocation context.

Pipeline update

Replace certificate references and test the production signing path before the next release.

HARICA EV Code Signing Cost

HARICA currently directs customers to CertManager and its support or sales channels for Code Signing pricing. This page does not publish an invented current EV price. If CertManager exposes a publicly verifiable price at publication time, it should be added with a date.

Cost component	What to confirm
Certificate price	Current EV price shown by HARICA.
Cryptographic token	Whether the supplied hardware has a separate charge.
Hardware replacement	Current replacement process and fee.
Renewal	Current renewal price and process.
Reissue	Current reissue rules and applicable cost.
Enterprise signing infrastructure	HSM, signing service, access controls and operational tooling.
HSM costs	Hardware, hosting, administration and integration costs where applicable.
Total cost of ownership	Certificate plus hardware and the operational controls required to run production signing.

HARICA EV vs OV

Requirement	OV	EV
Legal entity	Yes	Yes
Organization validation	Yes	Yes
Extended validation	No	Yes
Individual publisher	No	No
Company identity	Yes	Yes
EV specific Windows treatment	No	Yes, where applicable
Hardware protected signing	Required in HARICA's current Code Signing model	Required in HARICA's current Code Signing model
Main distinction	Organization validation	Extended organization validation

HARICA EV vs IV

Factor	IV	EV
Publisher	Individual	Legal entity
Individual developer	Yes	No
Company	No	Yes
Validation	Individual	Extended organization
Enterprise software	Limited fit	Yes
Windows EV specific workflows	No	Yes

When HARICA EV Is Appropriate

EV may be relevant when

Software is published by a legal entity.
The organization requires EV validation.
Windows specific EV workflows are important.
Driver signing requirements call for EV.
The organization wants a more extensively validated publisher identity.
The signing process needs hardware protected keys.

OV may be sufficient when

The organization only needs organization validated code signing.
EV specific requirements are not part of the distribution workflow.

IV is relevant when

The publisher is an individual or sole proprietor.

HARICA EV Troubleshooting

Token issues

EV certificate not appearing in token, token not detected or PIN problems.

SafeNet issues

Token management software errors or certificate import failures.

RSA or ECDSA

Expected certificate missing from the appropriate token certificate location.

SignTool

SignTool cannot find or select the expected certificate.

Certificate chain

Chain building or trust errors during verification.

Timestamp

Timestamp request or validation failures during release signing.

SmartScreen

Warning behavior that requires separate reputation analysis.

Driver signing

Windows driver workflow problems beyond certificate issuance.

Expiration

Certificate lifecycle issue affecting new releases.

Revocation

Certificate status changes that affect verification and release operations.

Private key compromise

Signing incident requiring containment, reporting and replacement.

Validation delay

Pending organization or requester verification requiring HARICA review.

HARICA EV Buying Checklist

Legal entityConfirm organization eligibility.

Organization informationPrepare the required organization data.

Legal existencePrepare evidence required by the EV workflow.

Organization validityPrepare the information needed for validation.

Authorized representativeIdentify the representative who can authorize the request.

Applicant identityMatch personal information to government identification.

Authorization methodChoose the supported HARICA route.

Certificate durationSelect the duration available in CertManager.

Hardware tokenPlan the secure signing device.

PIN managementDefine device access and PIN controls.

Signing environmentDesign the controlled production signing workflow.

TimestampingInclude timestamping in release operations.

Driver requirementsCheck Microsoft requirements if driver signing applies.

TestingTest SignTool or jarsigner before production release.

RenewalPlan certificate replacement before release operations are blocked.

Incident responseDocument private key compromise and replacement procedures.

HARICA EV Code Signing FAQ

What is HARICA EV Code Signing Certificate?

It is an Extended Validation code signing certificate for enterprises and organizations. HARICA's product information describes EV as identifying the legal entity and its official registry information.

Who can get a HARICA EV Code Signing Certificate?

HARICA's current EV Code Signing workflow is designed for enterprises or organizations that can complete the required organization, identity and authorization validation steps.

Is HARICA EV Code Signing available to individuals?

HARICA separates individuals and sole proprietorships into its IV Code Signing workflow. The EV workflow is for enterprises or organizations.

Does HARICA EV require a registered organization?

Yes. The current EV workflow is for enterprises or organizations and includes organization legal existence and validity verification.

How does HARICA validate an EV Code Signing applicant?

The workflow includes organization information, legal existence and validity checks, applicant identity, authorization, payment, HARICA validator review and certificate acceptance.

What documents are required for HARICA EV?

The exact evidence depends on the organization and validation path. HARICA's current guide requires organization information and documentation supporting the legal existence and validity of the organization, plus authorization evidence where applicable.

How does HARICA verify the legal existence of an organization?

CertManager includes a dedicated step for entering and verifying the organization's legal existence information and a separate step for organizational validity.

How does HARICA verify the certificate request authorization?

HARICA documents two authorization methods: validator contact through a verified communication method or a digitally signed authorization form completed by the organization's legal representative.

Can the legal representative authorize a HARICA EV request?

Yes. HARICA's method B allows the legal representative to complete and digitally sign the authorization form using a personal signing certificate.

Does HARICA EV require a hardware token?

HARICA's current Code Signing workflow uses secure hardware for the private key and provides a cryptographic device option.

Can I use an existing HARICA cryptographic token?

Yes. HARICA's current EV guide says that if you already acquired a cryptographic device from HARICA and keys are associated with the account, you can select an existing key during the request.

What is the HARICA EV Code Signing certificate chain?

The chain can include the EV Code Signing end entity certificate, the applicable HARICA issuing CA and a trusted root used by the operating system or platform.

What is the Code Signing EKU?

The Extended Key Usage identifies the certificate as intended for Code Signing. HARICA's published policy lists Code Signing as the EV Code Signing EKU.

Does HARICA EV support Authenticode?

HARICA's Code Signing product is designed for signing software executed on Windows and supports the Windows Authenticode signing workflow.

Can HARICA EV sign EXE files?

Yes. HARICA's Code Signing documentation lists executable files among its supported signing scenarios.

Can HARICA EV sign MSI files?

Yes. MSI installation files are listed among HARICA's supported Code Signing formats.

Can HARICA EV sign DLL files?

Yes. DLL files are included among HARICA's documented Code Signing scenarios.

Can HARICA EV sign Java JAR files?

Yes. HARICA's Code Signing product documentation includes Java code among supported signing scenarios.

Can HARICA EV be used for Windows driver signing?

HARICA associates EV with its described Windows Hardware Compatibility Program scenario, but obtaining the certificate does not by itself complete Microsoft's driver signing process.

Does HARICA EV guarantee no SmartScreen warnings?

No blanket guarantee should be made. HARICA documents EV as required for instant reputation on Microsoft Windows platforms, but SmartScreen behavior and reputation are separate from certificate validation.

Is HARICA EV required for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program?

HARICA's current Code Signing product documentation states that an EV Code Signing certificate is needed to participate in the Windows Hardware Compatibility program.

Can HARICA EV be used in CI/CD?

Yes, when the pipeline uses a controlled signing environment that protects the hardware backed private key and separates build access from production signing authority.

How is the HARICA EV private key protected?

HARICA's current EV workflow uses secure hardware and provides a cryptographic device option for storing the Code Signing private key.

What happens if the HARICA EV private key is compromised?

Stop signing, contact HARICA, follow the applicable revocation process, investigate signed releases, secure the signing environment, generate a replacement key, obtain a replacement certificate and update the release pipeline.

Can a compromised HARICA EV certificate be replaced?

HARICA's published good practices describe replacement and rekey scenarios for EV Code Signing and distinguish cases where the cryptographic device or private key is compromised from cases where it is not.

How much does HARICA EV Code Signing cost?

HARICA currently directs customers to CertManager and support or sales for Code Signing pricing. This page does not publish an invented current EV price.

How long is a HARICA EV certificate valid?

The current public EV guide lets the applicant choose a duration but does not state one fixed period in its text. Confirm the exact duration available in CertManager when ordering.

What happens when a HARICA EV certificate expires?

New releases need an applicable current signing certificate. Existing timestamped software should be assessed separately using its signature, timestamp and revocation context.

What is the difference between HARICA OV and EV?

Both identify legal entities, but EV uses an extended validation framework. HARICA also associates EV with specific Windows treatment that should not be attributed to OV.

What is the difference between HARICA IV and EV?

IV is the Code Signing workflow for individuals or sole proprietorships, while EV is for enterprises or organizations and uses extended organization validation.

Evaluate HARICA EV for Your Software Signing Workflow

HARICA EV combines extended organization validation with a hardware protected signing identity. Before ordering, confirm the current CertManager duration and pricing, prepare the organization and requester information, choose the hardware path and check any Windows specific requirements that apply to your software distribution model.

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