Q. Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is
- an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
- used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
- an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 3 only
Digital signature
- A digital signature is an electronic, encrypted, stamp of authentication on digital information such as email messages, macros, or electronic documents.
- A signature confirms that the information originated from the signer and has not been altered.
- Digital signatures are like electronic “fingerprints.” They are a specific type of electronic signature (e-signature).
- In the form of a coded message, the digital signature securely associates a signer with a document in a recorded transaction. Digital signatures use a standard, accepted format, called Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), to provide the highest levels of security and universal acceptance.