DigiCert to stop issuing SHA-1 code signing certificates
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 MST, DigiCert will stop issuing SHA-1 code signing and SHA-1 EV code signing certificates.
Note: All existing SHA-1 code signing/EV code signing certificates will remain active until they expire.
Why is DigiCert making these changes?
To comply with the new industry standards, certificate authorities (CAs) must make the following changes by January 1, 2021:
See Appendix A in the Baseline Requirements for the Issuance and Management of Publicly-Trusted Code Signing Certificates.
How do the SHA-1 code signing certificate changes affect me?
If you rely on SHA-1 code signing certificates, take these actions as needed before December 1, 2020:
For more information about the December 1, 2020 changes, see our knowledgebase article DigiCert to Stop Issuing SHA-1 Code Signing Certificates.
If you have additional questions, please contact your account manager or our support team.