Abstract:
A digital signature is a mathematical method used to confirm the genuineness and safety of a digitally transmitted message or file. content, such as electronic documents,...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
A digital signature is a mathematical method used to confirm the genuineness and safety of a digitally transmitted message or file. content, such as electronic documents, emails, software, and multimedia files. It is a form of electronic signature that uses encryption and public-key cryptography to sign and verify digital content. In order to generate a digital signature, one must first several steps. First, the sender of the content results in unique hash of the message that has been content utilizing a secure hashing algorithm. The message digest is a sequence of bits that is set in length and specific to the content and cannot be reversed to reveal the original content. Finally, the sender encrypts the message digest using their secret code to create online signature. When The Present Recipient Acquires content and digital signature, they use digital signature decryption using the sender's public key and obtain summary of communications. The recipient then generates a new Briefing Notes of the content in the same way cryptographic hash function sender's role. If the two message digests match, the content is considered authentic and has not been tampered with in transit. Digital signatures provide several benefits for content authentication. They provide non-repudiation, meaning that the sender cannot deny having sent the content since their secret code is used to Construct the electronic signature. They also provide integrity, as any changes to the content will result in a different message digest and therefore an invalid digital signature. Lastly, they provide confidentiality, as only the intended recipient with the corresponding digital signature using a publicly available key pair message digest. Overall, digital signatures are an essential tool for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of digital content and are commonly employed in many fields, finance, healthcare and public administration.
Published in: 2023 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Applied Informatics (ACCAI)
Date of Conference: 25-26 May 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 August 2023
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