Security Policies and Code Signing
Code signing was originally introduced in the Smartphone platform to address mobile operator concerns about malicious software affecting the security of their mobile networks. With Windows Mobile 5.0, the security model is extended to Pocket PC also. Smartphones support a one- or two-tier security model; Pocket PCs support only the one-tier model. Table 6-2 shows the differences between security tiers.
Table 6-2. Windows Mobile 5.0 Security Configurations
Authentication Level | Two-Tier Security (Most Smartphones) | One-Tier Security (Pocket PCs) |
|---|---|---|
Signed with a Privileged Certificate | Application may access privileged and normal APIs and registry keys | Application may access privileged and normal APIs and registry keys |
Signed ... |
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