Microsoft's 2026 NuGet Certificate Update and What It Means for Software Security
The significance of software supply chain security is on the rise in today’s software development practices. Organizations around the world are increasingly depending upon third-party software libraries, package managers, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for dependency management. Therefore, verifying the authenticity and integrity of software is critical. Starting September 23, 2026, Microsoft will adopt a new certificate for author-signing NuGet packages.