0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are three broad categories of applications of public-key cryptosystems?
Encryption/decryption, Digital signature and Key exchange
Give a plain definition of e-signature and digital signature?
A electronic signature is an electronic form attached to a digital document to verify the signer's intent to sign. There are various electronic signature vendors in North America and across the world.A digital signature is an electronic signature with highly secure encryption which ensures document integrity and nonrepudiation.I use Signority (www.signority.com) secure electronic signature service. It is very easy and convenient. They also provide various authentication methods to ensure the highest level of security and confidentiality. Really love it!
What is a digital signature?
Digital Signature is a mechanism for providing an extremely high level of trust that a signed data file is authentic, and tamper-free, typically using PKA. It is believed to be highly resistant to forgery, unlike written, physical signatures. Users need to have a Digital Certificate (with a public key) issued by the Valid Certifying Authority like Verisign,Thwate etc. Once the user gets the Digital Certificate (and corresponding secret key) then he will have to get the Digital Signature software which will use the details from the Digital Certificate to insert digital signature on the electronic documents(WORD, EXCEL, PDF etc). Digital signature provides Authentication, Data Integrity, and non-Repudiation to the documents, contents and transactions. It may also be used to support confidentiality (encryption, scrambling), primarily by exchange of symmetric keys used to encrypt and decrypt the data of interest.
Who sign a digital certificate?
A Digital Signature Certificate, is a digital identity of the sender filing the documents through internet .Digital Signature Certificate is a digital equivalent of a hand written signature which has an extra data attached electronically to any message or a document.
What is the Digital Signature Act 1997?
If any other person used the digital signature, with permission /or without permission of concerning person which is have digital signature,on that time that person is not present on digital place.this offence or what kind of offence called.
Is there any software that can either protect or encrypt signature for email?
Almost every email provider can offer signature encryption. Lotus notes and Outlook are two main email and service providers that offer encryption and protection.
How do you apply for digital signature certificate?
Digital signatures are easily accessed online. There are several websites that will walk you through the process of applying for and creating your digital signature.
How to implement security in transient data?
Encryption and the use of digital certificates.
7 Spear Phishing attacks commonly attempt to impersonate email from trusted entities What security device is used in email to verify the identity of sender?
Often, these scams use digital signatures or security questions to seem more legitimate than they are.
What is Digital Signature Standard?
A Digital Signature establishes the identity of the sender or signee electronically while filing documents through the Internet. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates that the Directors sign some of the application documents using their Digital Signature. Hence, a Digital Signature is required for all Directors of a proposed Company.
Can you witness a digital signature?
yes
What is DSC - Digital Signature Certificate?
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a USB drive which contains a secure digital key that certifies the identity of the holder. DSC is used as an Electronic signature of the holder to sign MCA / Income Tax forms.
