Defined term
Electronic Signature (c.f.d.)
Electronic Signature (c.f.d.): See digital signature.
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Definition
See digital signature. Rationale: Deprecated Term: Given that there is no current consensus on its definition, it is recommended that "digital signature" be used instead, if that context is what is intended.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The process of applying any mark in electronic form with the intent to sign a data object. See also Digital Signature. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
- Definition 3
An “electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a contract or other record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.” 15 U. S. C. §7006(5). Cf. DIGITAL SIGNATURE.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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