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
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From: Allan Pratt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 9:14 AM
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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
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