AWS Signer vs DigiCert Software Trust Manager

AWS Signer is a managed code-signing service for verifying code integrity and publisher trust. It supports signing AWS Lambda deployment packages, code for supported IoT devices, and OCI container images using Notation. Lambda verifies signatures and package integrity when signed code is deployed. For containers, Signer works with Notation in registries such as Amazon ECR, with signatures stored alongside images for verification.

Administrators control access to Signer resources and actions through AWS Identity and Access Management policies. Signing profiles can be managed in the Signer console, AWS CLI, or API. Signer manages certificates and keys for Lambda and container workflows; IoT workflows can use a code-signing certificate imported into AWS Certificate Manager. Documentation also lists integrations with AWS Certificate Manager and CloudTrail, plus Amazon EKS image verification. Notation CLI and Signer plugin installers are listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. API actions have per-second quotas by account and Region, with no minimum request rate. Use with specified AWS services has no additional charge, though related charges may apply.

DigiCert Software Trust Manager governs and automates software signing across artifacts, tools, and teams. Signing workflows can run after security checks and cover containers, binaries, and other artifacts, including Windows packages, Java archives, Android APK/AAB files, and macOS application and installer formats. Teams can use Signing Manager Controller, command-line tools, or the Click-to-sign graphical application, and connect workflows through native connectors, GitHub Actions, CLI tools, and APIs. Role- and team-based access, policy templates, workflows, and approvals govern high-risk signing actions. Logs link signed items to an actor and time for audits and incident response. Keys can be stored in FIPS 140-2 Level 3 or Common Criteria EAL4+ HSMs, with regional storage options. Threat detection includes software composition analysis, static binary analysis, Apple notarization scans, and DAST. Use requires a DigiCert ONE host environment, API key, client authentication certificate, and certificate password; two-factor authentication is required for all users. Pricing is on request, and a 30-day trial is listed.