Tag: Digital signature

Advanced electronic signature (AES)

The advanced electronic signature (AES) enables the authenticity and integrity of signed data to be verified. It establishes a unique link to the signer and enables the signer to be identified.

Advanced signature

The advanced signature provides a higher level of security than the simple electronic signature and creates a perfect balance between security and usability, making this signature method very popular.

Digital signature

A digital signature (also called an electronic signature) is the equivalent of a handwritten signature. The eIDAS regulation of the European Union distinguishes three quality levels of electronic signatures.

eIDAS (Electronic Identification, Authentification and Trust Services)

The eIDAS regulation is an EU regulation on the use of electronic signatures. eIDAS is the abbreviation for Electronic Identification, Authentification and Trust Services.

Electronic signature

An electronic signature (also called digital signature) is the equivalent of a handwritten signature. The eIDAS regulation of the European Union distinguishes three quality levels of electronic signatures.

Qualified electronic signature (QES)

The qualified electronic signature (QES) meets the highest security standards of all three types of electronic signatures.

Signing software

Signing software is the basis for agreeing to the terms of a contract with an electronic signature.

Simple electronic signature (SES)

A simple electronic signature (SES) does not require any special technical precautions. Due to its simplicity, it has little probative value in legal disputes.