Cryptographic Signature

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A value produced with a private key that lets others verify integrity and origin using the corresponding public key. Cryptographic signatures are fundamental to software signing, certificates, and many trust systems.

    In plain English: A digital signature that proves who signed something and whether it was changed.

    Example: "The package manager verified the cryptographic signature before installing the update."

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