Digital Signature Standard (DSS)

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Abstract:

This standard specifies a suite of algorithms, which can be used to generate a digital signature. Digital signatures are used to detect unauthorized modifications to data and to authenticate the identity of the signatory. In addition, the recipient of signed data can use a digital signature in proving to a third party that the signature was in fact generated by the signatory. This is known as nonrepudiation since the signatory cannot, at a later time, repudiate the signature.

Author(s):
Daley, William M. ; Kammer, Raymond G.
Author Organization(s):
BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
FIPS publication
Pagination:
0077

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FIPS-PUB-186-2-CHG
Monitor Series:
NIST
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ALGORITHMS, *DATA PROCESSING SECURITY, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, CRYPTOGRAPHY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
IATAC COLLECTION, DIGITAL CERTIFICATION, COMPUTER SECURITY, ADP SECURITY, PUBLIC KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY, FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS, *DSS(DIGITAL SIGNATURE STANDARD)
Report Date:
2000 Jan 27
Creation Date:
2002 Apr 10