Virtualization-Based Security and Code Integrity with Azure Trusted Signing

Securing system-level code requires a deep understanding of hardware-enforced isolation and cryptographic trust. When implementing Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) and Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI), even a minor certificate misconfiguration can prevent your drivers and secure enclaves from running. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of virtualization-based security, code signing architecture, and troubleshooting trust verification issues. You will transition from understanding core security boundaries to successfully signing and deploying verified code using modern cloud-based signing services. Through clear explanations and structured walkthroughs, you will master the mechanics of cryptographic validation in protected environments. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) and Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI) - Configure Azure Trusted Signing to manage certificates and sign system-level binaries securely - Troubleshoot certificate verification errors and trust chain issues in secure kernel environments - Establish secure code-signing workflows that comply with modern operating system requirements - Apply debugging strategies to analyze signature validation failures in virtualization-based environments The course begins with essential security definitions and architectural concepts before moving into practical configurations, certificate management, and step-by-step troubleshooting scenarios. You will learn to diagnose common trust errors and ensure your secure code loads reliably. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate system developers, security administrators, and DevOps engineers looking to understand modern Windows platform security and cloud-based code signing. No prior experience with kernel-mode development is required. Start mastering secure code signing and virtualization-based security today.