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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
RBAC
Access control method restricting access by user roles
Zero Trust
Security model verifying every user and device always
Security Hardening
Reducing attack surface by disabling features and patching
HSTS
Header enforcing HTTPS-only browser connections
Access Control
Restricting who can access computing resources
OWASP
Nonprofit improving software security standards