Consider the following statements: A digital signature is __________ 1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it 2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet 3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: 3 only. A digital signature is a type of electronic signature that can be used to verify the identity of the person sending a message or signing a document and to guarantee that the message’s or document’s original content hasn’t changed. Digital signatures are portable and impossible for anyone to forge. Statement 1 is incorrect: A digital signature is a cryptographic technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of digital messages or documents. It is not primarily used to identify the certifying authority. A digital certificate serves that purpose by linking a public key with the identity of the certificate authority that issued it. Statement 2 is incorrect: While digital signatures can authenticate the origin of a message or document, their primary function is to ensure that the content has not been altered and to verify the sender’s identity in the context of that specific document. They are not typically used as general proof of identity for accessing information or servers; other mechanisms, such as passwords or digital certificates, serve that purp

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