{"id":4338,"date":"2020-10-22T11:38:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T11:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grupoazulae.com\/?p=4338"},"modified":"2021-07-09T11:22:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T11:22:53","slug":"importance-of-digital-signatures-in-a-technological-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grupoazulae.com\/en\/azulae-group\/importance-of-digital-signatures-in-a-technological-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of digital signatures in a technological age"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you know how many types of digital signatures exist? What advantages does each one offer? And what level of security do they provide? We invite you to learn about the importance of digital signatures in an increasingly technological age.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The importance of digital signatures grows every day and is based on three powerful reasons, which we explain below:<\/p>\n

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  1. Technology is rapidly taking over our daily lives, both personally and professionally. This is confirmed by the report. Technology Vision 2020<\/a>, by publishing a survey that reflects that 52% of consumers use technology regularly.<\/li>\n
  2. The increasing use of new technologies exposes us to a dark world of illicit interests. This has led to a proliferation of criminals who attempt to circumvent security through the anonymity afforded by cyberattacks.<\/li>\n
  3. A digital signature is a technological solution that provides security and trust for electronic documents. In this sense, the signature gives documents legal value and evidentiary standing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A digital signature is a secure alternative for sending electronic documents remotely. In other words, a digital signature guarantees the sender's authorship of a document through an advanced cryptographic system that proves its authenticity.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Types of signatures that exist today<\/h4>\n

    Do you remember when the way to prove the authenticity of a document was a handwritten signature? And even better if it was accompanied by an official seal and a waxed envelope!<\/p>\n

    Fortunately, times have changed, and with the advent of digital technologies, electronic signatures have emerged. Within this category, there are three distinct types that are important to differentiate because, although they are often used interchangeably, they are not the same.<\/p>\n

    1. The digitized signature:<\/h5>\n

    It is the equivalent of a simple electronic signature; it is the conversion of the signature stroke into a digital image.<\/p>\n

    The digitized signature is obtained by scanning the paper containing the handwritten signature. Alternatively, it can be obtained using hardware such as signature pads, which allow the image to be saved to the computer and used when needed.<\/p>\n

    It's a simple electronic signature. Although legal, it offers no guarantee of identity and can be easily forged.<\/p>\n

    2.- The electronic signature:<\/h5>\n

    It refers to the electronic data that accompanies a piece of information.<\/p>\n

    It is a legal concept that is equivalent to a handwritten signature and offers legal validity.<\/p>\n

    It was created to attest to the signatory's intent. It is the equivalent of an advanced electronic signature.<\/p>\n

    3. The digitized signature:<\/h5>\n

    It consists of applying cryptographic mechanisms to the content of a message or document.<\/p>\n

    It was designed to streamline administrative procedures via the internet, such as filing income tax returns, requesting employment history, etc.<\/p>\n

    A digital signature attests to an act of will on the part of the signatory, and therefore has legal character.<\/p>\n

    In addition, it features the "encryption" of document data to provide greater security.<\/p>\n

    In conclusion, a digital signature is an advanced and qualified electronic signature.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Tell me what you do, and I'll tell you what signature you need.<\/h4>\n