Integrity Is Not Control: The Biggest Misconception in Code Signing

Code signing proves that software was not modified after signing — but it does not prove the release was authorized, reviewed, or safe to distribute. In this video, we break down the dangerous assumption that “signed” automatically means “trusted,” and explain why integrity validation is not the same as release governance. Topics covered: What code signing actually guarantees Why integrity ≠ authorization The hidden governance gap in CI/CD pipelines How attackers abuse trusted signing systems Why downstream systems blindly trust signed software The difference between cryptographic trust and release control Part of the Code Signing Authoritative Series.