Code signing

Microsoft SignTool

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This document shows how to use the

 CNG library to configure the


HSM with Microsoft SignTool. For additional questions about your HSM, see the relevant administrator guide.

Purpose of the integration

Microsoft SignTool uses a code-signing certificate to digitally sign files, verify file signatures, and timestamp files. By integrating with the

, you can store the private key of the code signing certificate on the

and use it when you perform SignTool signing operations.