Code Signing Working Group Minutes

Date

2026-04-30

Chair

Inigo Barreira (acting Chair)

Note Well

The Note Well was read.

Review of Agenda

The Chair noted that there were no changes to the agenda.

Approval of Minutes

The following minutes were presented for approval:

• 16 February 2026
• 12 March 2026 Face-to-Face Meeting
• 2 April 2026

No comments or objections were raised.

Interested Party Applications

NovaVanguard (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.

The Working Group considered the application from NovaVanguard (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.

It was noted that the applicant had already been accepted by the Server Certificate Working Group following review.

No objections were raised.

Discussion Topics

SCWG Alignment Ballot

The Working Group briefly reviewed the status of the SCWG alignment ballot.

It was noted that a summary comparing the proposed changes with the current Code Signing Baseline Requirements and Microsoft’s program requirements had previously been circulated.

Participants agreed that the remaining blocker continues to be confirmation from Microsoft regarding the outstanding issue. As no Microsoft representatives were present, no further progress could be made.

Reserved Policy OID Mandatory in Code Signing Certificates

The Working Group discussed Adriano Santoni’s ballot proposal, which remains in the discussion phase.

Corey Bonnell expressed support for the proposal, describing it as a useful clarification, while noting the importance of ensuring that at least one certificate consumer would support the ballot before entering the voting phase.

The group discussed extending the discussion period beyond the minimum required duration in order to obtain feedback from Microsoft and avoid a failed ballot due to lack of participation.

Adriano agreed to contact Microsoft directly, including Karina, before starting the voting period.

Update on Pending Ballot Proposals from Microsoft

No updates were available.

Any Other Business

Dean Coclin reminded the Working Group that CA/Browser Forum Working Group elections will take place later in the year.

He explained the term limits for Working Group Chairs and noted that both the current Chair and Vice Chair of the Code Signing Working Group remain eligible to continue serving in their current roles. The election process is expected to begin around August.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned.

Attendees

Aaron Poulsen (SSL.com), Adam Fiock (SSL.com), Adriano Santoni (Actalis S.p.A.), Brian Winters (IdenTrust), Corey Bonnell (DigiCert), Dean Coclin (DigiCert), Inaba Atsushi (GlobalSign), Iñigo Barreira (Sectigo), Kateryna Aleksieieva (Asseco Data Systems SA (Certum)), Luis Cervantes (SSL.com), Martijn Katerbarg (Sectigo), Scott Rea (eMudhra)