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What They Are And How to Get One
Digital Signatures
There is no simple definition for digital signatures, since this term has slightly differing meanings in the technical, cryptographic, legislative, and legal fields. Let us assume, however, that it is an electronic equivalent, in terms of legal weight, of a physical signature on a physical document.
For a digital signature to be as acceptable as one written by hand, it must above all ensure/assure:
That the document has not been altered -- one needs to ensure that the documents, files, e-mails, etc. in question have not been changed after signing.
Identification of the person signing -- each electronic signature is individual, and is tightly associated with the person to whom it belongs and can identify them.
Undeniability of the signature -- you can ensure that the person who signed cannot later deny that they signed it.
Legal acceptability -- one condition for the use and acceptance of digital signatures is the existence of related legislation.
A technology with precisely these traits and meeting the X.509 international standard is used in Zoner Photo Studio.
Before You Start Using an Electronic Signature...
If you acquire a certificate for digital signatures, you can use it in all applications that support such technologies. The most common use is in the field of communication via e-mail. Before you start using your digital signature, we recommend:
Become acquainted with the fundamental principles and regulations surrounding work with digital signatures.
Use a testing certificate with limited validity to try out the possibilities of digital signatures on your PC. Testing certificates are normally free.