Digital Signature.pptVIP

Digital Signature * * Integrity Authenticity Unforgeability Non-repudiation Irreusability Conventional signature VS. Digital signature A signature is physically part of the document being signed. A digital signature is not attached physically to the message that is signed. A signature is verified by comparing it to authentic signatures. Digital signatures can be verified using a publicly known verification algorithm. A copy of a signed paper document can usually be distinguished from an original. A “copy” of a signed digital message is identical to the original. Digital Signatures based o