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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: [FW1] What is the difference between a digital certificate an d a digital signature?
I'm going to take a stab at this for no other reason that to test my own knowledge. I am pretty sure I understand but I hope someone will set me straight if I have this wrong. Anyway, here goes. A digital certificate and a digital signature are basically the same thing. They are both a way to identify the owner and encrypt the traffic sent back and forth. The main difference is in how they are used. A digital certificate is typically used for a web site and allows for secure traffic back and forth. A digital signature is typically used for an individual and provides a way to positively identify that individual and encrypt his traffic (emails and the like). A digital signature is sometimes called a personal certificate. I know this is a pretty simple explanation but I hope this answers the question. I'm sure others will give more detail. Jim Edwards Systems Manager Texas Secretary of State -----Original Message----- From: Allan Pratt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 9:14 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [FW1] What is the difference between a digital certificate and a digital signature? Hi, This might be off topic, but what is the difference between a digital certificate and a digital signature? Thanks, /ap _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ============================================================================ ==== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ============================================================================ ==== ================================================================================ To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================================================
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