COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

DIGITAL SIGNATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Digital Signature Act 1997 only recognises asymmetric cryptosystem, and thus private key cryptography cannot be used as an electronic signature in the country.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Asymmetric cryptography is typically used to authenticate data using digital signatures. A digital signature is a mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software or digital document. It is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature or stamped seal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symmetric key signatures are a type of digital signature that use a shared secret key to authenticate the sender of a message. They are used to provide authentication, integrity, and non-repudiability for electronic messages and documents.

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