Difference Between Signed and Unsigned Drivers

#signeddrivers #unsigneddrivers

Signed drivers are the main actors who guarantee the system’s safety and stability by permitting only trusted and verified software components to communicate with the kernel.

Signing a driver is a process of validation where the developer’s identity is confirmed, and the construction of the driver code is verified. This procedure is communally pursued by a certificate authority (CA) or any trusted third-party website.

After the driver is verified, a digital certificate is issued to the driver, which contains the developer’s information and the cryptographic hash of the driver file. A digital signature is embedded in the driver file itself.

Using signed drivers by operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux is one security measure to prevent unauthorized access to the software.

Read the full guide here: https://signmycode.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-signed-and-unsigned-drivers

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