Digital Signature
- A digital signature is a cryptographic technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of digital documents, transactions, and communications in the digital realm.
- It serves as an electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature, providing assurance that the document has not been altered or tampered with since it was signed.
- Digital signatures are created using cryptographic algorithms and rely on public key infrastructure (PKI) to verify the identity of the signer and ensure the integrity of the signed data.
Benefits...
- Security: Digital signatures use cryptographic techniques to secure documents, protecting them from unauthorized access, tampering, or forgery.
- Authenticity: Digital signatures provide strong authentication of the signer's identity, ensuring that the document is signed by the intended party.
- Non-repudiation: Digital signatures create a legally binding record of the signer's intent, making it difficult for the signer to deny their involvement in the transaction.
- Efficiency: Digital signatures streamline document signing and approval processes, eliminating the need for physical paperwork, printing, and scanning.