Electronic digital signature

Abstract

The object of this article is an electronic digital signature that allows to identify the author of the document. An electronic digital signature is some details of the source document obtained by converting information using special cryptographic algorithms. In addition to determining the author, it also allows to check the accuracy of the information and evaluate its distortion from the moment of the formation of the signature itself. As part of the scientific work, a software product was created that was able to sign electronic documents using one of the well-known cryptographic algorithms, and the prospects for the development of this direction were also analyzed. Despite the fact that the electronic signature has not yet become widespread, there is a high probability that its widespread adoption in public and private institutions is expected in the very near future.