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Digital Signature
Quick Definition
Cryptographic mechanism verifying digital message authenticity
Full Definition
A cryptographic mechanism verifying the authenticity and integrity of a digital message or document.
Examples
code signing, email signing, document verification, SSL certs
Related Terms
encryption
pki
cryptography
More Security Terms
SSL/TLS
Protocols providing encrypted network communication
HSTS
Header enforcing HTTPS-only browser connections
Authentication Security
Processes verifying user identity for security
Encryption
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
WAF
Firewall filtering HTTP traffic to protect web apps
RBAC
Access control method restricting access by user roles