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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
Encryption
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
Security Audit
Systematic evaluation of organizational security posture
DDoS Protection
Defending against traffic overwhelming DDoS attacks
Intrusion Detection
Monitoring activities for malicious behavior
RBAC
Access control method restricting access by user roles
MFA
Requiring two or more factors for authentication