Beginner Cybersecurity & Cryptography
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What is a digital signature?

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The correct answer is B) A cryptographic mechanism using the signer's private key to prove authenticity and integrity of a message

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Correct Answer

A cryptographic mechanism using the signer's private key to prove authenticity and integrity of a message

Explanation

A digital signature: hash the message, encrypt with private key. Verifier decrypts with public key, compares hashes. Proves authenticity (from key owner) and integrity (message unchanged).

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