Demystifying Code Signing
July 21, 2025
23 min
Free
android
code-signing
apk-signer
play-app-signing
app-bundles
security
obfuscation
reverse-engineering
cryptography
apk
Description
This talk explores the complexities of code signing in the Android ecosystem. Neal Michie explains why code signing is crucial for app installation and security, covering both direct developer signing and Google's Play App Signing. He highlights that while code signing protects the ecosystem, it doesn't inherently protect the code itself and recommends implementing advanced code protection techniques for sensitive data.