ComSignTrust Secure Code Signing Platform (ASCS)
5.4#24 in code signing softwareWebAPI
Visit| Fact | ComSignTrust Secure Code Signing Platform (ASCS) | Cosign |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | ASCS signs code files to authenticate their origin and integrity and the identity of the developing organization. | Cosign signs and verifies OCI containers and other software artifacts. |
| Support | ComSignTrust offers remote administration, configuration and installation guidance, onsite installation and organization-specific feature development. | The project directs users with issues to open a GitHub issue or ask in its Slack channel. |
ASCS suits organizations that need controlled code signing through web or API access. The listed customer sectors include government, education, finance, insurance, energy, technology, communications, and other service organizations.
Cosign suits open-source package managers and teams that need to sign or verify artifacts in registry and CI/CD workflows. It is less suited to developers seeking a stable API for direct application integration.