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Name :   Carol Julian
Organization :   KSU
Post Date :   9/14/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Digital Signature
Definition :  
Comment :  Current:

Asymmetric key operation where the private key is used to digitally sign an electronic document and the public key is used to verify the signature. Digital signatures provide authentication and integrity protection.

Change:

An asymmetric key operation where the private key is used to digitally sign an electronic document and the public key is used to verify the signature. Digital signatures provide authentication and integrity protection.

Nature of Change: Grammatical/syntax