This post is the second in a series describing OAuth implementation issues that put companies at risk. We create these posts to share rich technical details, drawn from real-world use cases, to educate the broader industry on the nature of these errors, their potential impact, and how to avoid them to better protect API ecosystems.
Beginning on June 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC, industry standards will mandate that private keys for code signing certificates must be stored on hardware that meets specific security certifications such as FIPS 140 Level 2, Common Criteria EAL 4+, or an equivalent standard. This requirement applies to all new code signing certificate requests and requests for renewal and reissue of existing certificates.