Digital Identity
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Digital Identity in a nutshell refers to the ability to use digital signatures to sign documents and perform other digitally signed functions such as secure transactions and senders of prepaid cards. It also covers the idea of secure memory for digital files such as emails and the storage of other digital information. Digital Identity Management is essentially the management process of securing the digital information that has been placed in a digital database and therefore is signing it using digital signatures. The digital signature on documents can be verified by a third party through a cryptosystem, usually an encryption or digital authentication software.
Digital Identity Management can help make Digital Identity more secure by implementing various strategies. One such strategy is Digital Signature of a Public Key. With this signature, a digital signature of a public key is created which ensures only authorized parties may access the digital information contained within. This is to prevent anyone from signing the digital signature of a public key and instead making it available to anyone who will have the private key that corresponds to that public key.
Digital Signature is used by some websites such as PayPal. This is to ensure that a digital signature sent by the owner of the PayPal account is authentic, and thus not allowed to be copied and distributed. Digital certificates are also used to prove ownership of a website, email, and other digital information. Another advantage of digital signature is that it is practically impossible for an intruder to alter. Thus, once the digital signature has been embedded in the digital information, it cannot be changed.
Digital Identity Management systems come in various forms. There are web-based applications and computer software, which serve as Digital Identity Management system. Another option is to create a hardware-based digital signature. This involves placing the digital signature on a physical item like a card or other form of digital object. However, the digital signature needs to be encrypted before it is placed on the item.
Digital Identity Management can prevent breaches of privacy by ensuring that sensitive personal and financial data is safe from unauthorized access. It also helps in preventing identity theft by providing a paper trail that can be accessed to prove that the passwords and other financial information were not compromised. It also keeps track of all activities made using the user’s identity and account. Digital Identity Management Systems keeps track of all transactions and can be accessed remotely through secured internet connections.
Digital Identity Management systems include the whole range of identity-related services including managing payrolls, keeping and updating client lists etc. Managing public and private records can be done easily with the help of electronic databases. An individual can maintain his or her own digital record of their identities. This can be protected by installing an antivirus program. Electronic and online signatures can also be used to protect your digital record.
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