Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) are electronic certificates that authenticate the identity of a person or organization and allow them to sign documents electronically. DSCs are based on public key cryptography, which uses a pair of keys, a private key and a public key. The private key is kept secret by the user, while the public key is made available to anyone who needs to verify the user’s signature.
When a user signs a document with a DSC, they use their private key to create a digital signature. The digital signature is then attached to the document. When someone else wants to verify the signature, they use the user’s public key to decrypt the signature. If the signature decrypts successfully, then the user’s identity has been authenticated and the document has not been tampered with.
Where are DSCs used?
DSCs are used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- Signing electronic contracts
- Filing tax returns online
- Submitting government applications
- Signing medical records
- Signing business documents
DSCs offer a number of advantages over traditional paper signatures, including:
- They are more secure, as they are based on cryptography.
- They are more convenient, as they can be used to sign documents electronically.
- They are more efficient, as they can save time and money.
If you need to sign documents electronically, then a DSC is a secure and convenient way to do so.
Benefits of using a DSC
- Security: DSCs are based on public key cryptography, which makes them very secure.
- Convenience: DSCs can be used to sign documents electronically, which saves time and money.
- Efficiency: DSCs can help to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
- Legal validity: DSCs are legally valid in many countries, which means that they can be used to sign legally binding documents.
When do you need a DSC?
DSCs are needed to electronically sign a wide variety of legal documents, including:
- Electronic contracts
- Tax returns
- Government applications
- Medical records
- Business documents
What information is required to build a Digital Signature?
These are some of the details pertaining but not limited to the Individual needing a Digital Signature:
- Name
- Address including Country and PIN Code
- Email Id
- Certificate Authority and the date of Issuance
Obtaining Digital Signature & Hardware Tokens
Cybrent Technology Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. provides Class 3 DSC with validity of 2 years from the date of Generation and Approval. Contact us to get your Digital Signature Certificate and Token, and we shall get back to you with the information that we need and the process involved.