Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

Glossary Β» ISO 27001 Β» Digital Signature

Digital Signature

A digital signature refers to a mathematical technique used to establish the authenticity and integrity of software, message, or digital document. It’s the digital equivalent of a stamped seal or a handwritten signature but offers far more inherent security.

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