Buy Prime EV Code Signing Certificate
Prime EV Code Signing Certificate provides stronger organization validation for software signing through your existing HSM. Built for verified organizations with signing hardware already in place, it offers a cost-effective route to EV code signing without purchasing an additional hardware token.
| Product Name | Prime Code Signing Certificate - EV |
|---|---|
| Product SKU | S2BPRM215 |
| Certificate Brand | |
| Category | Code Signing Certificate |
| Certificate Cost | From CA$409.63 / year |
| Vendor Refund Policy | 30 Days (If Not Issued or Dispatched) |
| Technical Support | Free Live Chat & Ticket Support |
| Installation Service | Purchase on Demand |
| Issuance Time | 5-7 Business Days |
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| Publisher Identity | Extended Validation |
|---|---|
| Delivery Methods | Existing HSM |
| Software Signing | Unlimited |
| Timestamping | Compatible |
| File & Platform Support | Java, Microsoft Authenticode, Microsoft Office, Windows kernel-mode, Adobe AIR, VBA |
| Microsoft SmartScreen Filter | Builds through signed software distribution |
| Certificate Reissuance | Unlimited (excluding token) |
| Validation Method | Extended Validation |
|---|---|
| Supported Key Types | RSA, ECC |
| Supported Key Lengths | 4096-bit |
| Hash Algorithm | SHA-2, up to 256-bit |
| Private Key Storage | Existing Qualified HSM, CA-approved cloud HSM |
| Hardware Certification | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 or equivalent |
| Certificate Validity | Each issued Prime Code Signing certificate has a maximum validity of 459 days, so multi-year terms require certificate reissuance during the subscription period. |
Provisioning & Key Storage for Prime EV Code Signing
Prime EV uses your existing eligible HSM for protected key storage and software signing. Before issuance, your organization should have compliant signing hardware ready for certificate provisioning once Extended Validation is complete.
Install on Your Existing HSM
Following EV approval, provision the issued certificate to your eligible HSM and prepare it for use with your organization’s software signing tools and workflows.
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Compliance
Use an HSM that meets the applicable FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements for generating, protecting, and using the private key during code signing.
No Physical Token to Receive
Prime EV is deployed to the HSM infrastructure already maintained by your organization, keeping signing within your established hardware environment.
Best Fit for Prime EV Code Signing Certificate
Prime EV is designed for established organizations that need Extended Validation code signing and already maintain compatible HSM infrastructure.
Verified Organization Identity
Sign software under an organization identity that has completed the stricter verification requirements associated with Extended Validation.
Applications & Software Releases
Sign multiple applications, versions, updates, and software releases under the same validated organization identity.
Cost-Effective EV Signing
Get the higher validation level of an EV Code Signing Certificate without adding the cost of a separately supplied hardware token.
Existing HSM Deployment
Keep the signing key within your eligible existing HSM and use the certificate within the signing infrastructure your organization already operates.
Prime EV Code Signing Certificate Deployment Process
Prime EV follows a straightforward process from ordering and validation to HSM setup and software signing.
Place Your Order
Buy Prime EV code signing certificate and provide the applicant details needed to begin the order.
Complete Validation
Complete the required organization, contact, and authorization checks for certificate issuance.
Certificate Issuance
Once validation is approved, the certificate is issued for provisioning to your existing HSM.
Complete Key Setup
Complete the required certificate and key configuration within your HSM to prepare signing environment.
Start Signing
Use a compatible signing tool or workflow to sign your applications, updates, and software releases.
Prime EV Code Signing Certificate FAQs
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