Software signing and IE9.0

Internet security can be a large issue.  To this end, IE9.0 has very  'tough' security measures added to try and protect users from downloading unsafe software.  If a user tries to download an unsigned program, there are severe warning messages and it can be difficult to download or run the program.

To overcome the above problem the program has to be digitally signed, with a secure certificate.  This can be an expensive process but fortunately there are solutions for small companies.  One such company - that CnW have used - is Global Sign.  This gives a digital signature which can then be traced back to Global Sign.  Having this on the program now means that Internet Explorer V9 does not scream that the software could be very dangerous.

The other security measure that is causing problems is Norton Insight.  This can warn that the software is new, and may be dangerous.  The solution can be to get listed on their White List (is not a Black List).  The problem here is that listing can take a few weeks, and with CnW this is when the next release may have been made.  If a company does a single release each year this is not a problem, but for a small company doing regular updates to keep pace with new solutions, and customer requests, then Norton is not very friendly.  Unfortunately, Norton does not seem to recognise the digital signature.  I do not know what the ultimate solution will be.