Russia's MinTsifry to Begin Issuing State Code Signing Certificates in 2027
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development, known as MinTsifry, has announced plans to start issuing official code signing certificates to Russian developers beginning in 2027. Corporate security certificates are scheduled to follow in 2028. These certificates will allow operating systems to identify software publishers and verify that code has not been altered after release. The ministry will act as the National Certification Center, setting requirements, issuing and revoking certificates, determining validity periods, and maintaining a public registry. While the signature confirms origin and integrity, it does not guarantee the absence of vulnerabilities. Recognition by operating systems, browsers, and app stores remains necessary, and international platforms are not obligated to trust the certificates automatically.
AntiMalwareNov 2, 2026Translated from Russian