Package Signing - SSIS Security

Syntax

To sign a package in SSIS, follow the below steps:

1. Right-click on the Control Flow designer and select "Properties".
2. Click on the "Digital Signing" tab.
3. Click the "Sign" button and select a valid digital certificate.
4. Choose a password for the certificate.
5. Save the package with the digital signature.

Example

<DTSPackageFormatVersion>8</DTSPackageFormatVersion>
<DTS:Executable xmlns:DTS="www.microsoft.com/SqlServer/Dts"
  DTS:refId="Package"
  DTS:CreationName="Microsoft.Package"
  DTS:VersionGUID="{32086446-5D21-4A10-ABCE-36DBA1580E9F}"
  DTS:ObjectName="Package"
  DTS:DTSID="{A9F7BADC-C193-4F16-815D-309418B4ED47}"
>
  <DTS:Property
    DTS:Name="PackageFormatVersion">6</DTS:Property>
  <DTS:Property
    DTS:Name="PackageName">Package.dtsx</DTS:Property>
  <DTS:Property
    DTS:Name="SigningCertificateName">MyTestCertificate</DTS:Property>
  <DTS:Property
    DTS:Name="SigningCertificatePassword">password</DTS:Property>
</DTS:Executable>

Output

After signing the SSIS package, a digital signature is added to the package. This signature verifies the identity of the package author and confirms that the package has not been tampered with since it was signed.

Explanation

SSIS package signing is a security measure that ensures the integrity of the SSIS package and verifies the identity of the package creator. Digital signatures are used to sign SSIS packages, which provide a tamper-evident seal that ensures that the package has not been altered.

Use

SSIS package signing is used to ensure the integrity and security of SSIS packages. By signing SSIS packages with a digital certificate, organizations can verify the identity of the person or entity that created the package and track any alterations to the package after it was signed.

Important Points

• Signing an SSIS package requires a valid digital certificate and a password.
• After signing an SSIS package, the digital signature provides a tamper-evident seal that ensures that the package has not been altered since it was signed.
• SSIS package signing is a security measure that ensures the integrity of the package and verifies the identity of the package creator.

Summary

SSIS package signing is a security measure that ensures the integrity and security of SSIS packages. By signing SSIS packages with a digital certificate, organizations can verify the identity of the person or entity that created the package and track any alterations to the package after it was signed. The digital signature provides a tamper-evident seal that ensures that the package has not been altered since it was signed.