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digital signature
A cryptographic modification of data that provides: (a) origin authentication, (b) data integrity , and (c) signer nonrepudiation (when associated with a data unit and accompanied by the corresponding public-key certificate. ) 2. A cryptographic process used to assure message originator authenticity, integrity, and nonrepudiation. Synonym electronic signature.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Telecommunications
- Category: General telecom
- Company: ATIS
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