Comparison of signature certificates features

See the tables below for a comparison of the functions and properties of the signing certificates. Individual comparisons they look at different aspects of signing certificates and how they can be used.

Information contained in signing certificates

This overview shows the scope and type of information that is included in the signature certificates.

Certificate / Details Email Person name Name of the organization
S/MIME Client Premium *
S/MIME Digital Signature Plus *
Document Signing
Code Signing EV
* Note: The certificate can contain both the name of the person from the company applying for the certificate (employee) and only the name of the organization. In this case, the organization name is in the CN (Common name) and O (Organization).

Signing certificates function

Below you will find an overview of the signature certificate functions and you can easily determine which signature certificate you need by the above mentioned purposes.

Certificate / Function Email signing Email encryption Docs signing Auth. of person
S/MIME Client Premium
S/MIME Digital Signature Plus
Document Signing
Code Signing EV