1. Why can’t I sign scripts with my TLS/SSL certificate?
Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), use encryption to transfer data securely between clients and servers. Certificates are issued with their intended purpose coded and…
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Starting with PrimalScript 8.0.153 and PowerShell Studio 5.8.193, the MSI builder can now sign all files included in your installer.
The ‘Signing’ page in the SAPIEN Script Packager now lists all files included in your installer that can be signed.…
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Malware, ransomware, and hackers from around the globe are all over the news lately. PowerShell has long been a known vector for installing malware of various types. However, singling out PowerShell is not quite fair. If you do not remember…
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When you set up script signing in PrimalScript or PowerShell Studio, you see a field called “Time Stamp”. It has a large list of URLs for time stamp servers to choose from.
What does this do and why do you…
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"Boz" sent this one in, and it’s a doozy. I have two places for you to look: First is at http://www.scriptinganswers.com/essentials/index.php/2008/02/21/how-do-i-sign-a-windows-powershell-script/, which describes the process I used to sign a script for a new self-paced training video that should be out…
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First you’ll need a code-signing certificate. If you purchase one, you’ll be looking for a “Class III” digital certificate of the “Microsoft Authenticode” variety. This will often come in two parts: An SPC file, which is the Software Publishing Certificate,…
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