digital signatures - bluebeam extreme conference 2013
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Best Practices for Digital Signatures
PRESENTERS:Brian Fong, Product ManagerPeter Noyes, Senior Software Engineer
What is a Digital Signature?
• A legally binding signature method based on a digital identification (ID).
What is a Digital Signature?
• A legally binding signature method based on a digital identification (ID).
• Uses encryption to determine validity and confidence.
What is a Digital Signature?
Verify Authenticity The signer is who they claim to be.
What is a Digital Signature?
Verify Authenticity The signer is who they claim to be.
Document Integrity The document has not been modified.
What is a Digital Signature?
Verify Authenticity The signer is who they claim to be.
Document Integrity The document has not been modified.
Non-Repudiation The signer cannot claim otherwise.
What is a Digital Signature?
How Does it Work?
Signer
RecipientSigner
How Does it Work?
Signer
How Does it Work?
Recipient
How Does it Work?
Signer
Digital vs. Electronic Signatures
• A symbol, sound, or process logically associated with the intent to sign
Electronic Signatures
• Encrypted “keys” which ensure authenticity and alert a recipient if a record was modified
Digital Signatures
• Family Law• Court Orders• Termination of utility services• Issues regarding an individual’s primary residence• Cancelation of health/life insurance• Recall of product endangering public safety• Transportation of toxic/dangerous materials• Any other instance in which a notary is required
ExceptionsDocuments that must be signed in writing...
What is required to digitally sign a document?
Digital ID:This ID verifies the authenticity of the signer
What is required to digitally sign a document?
Digital ID:Created by the Signer (Self-signed)
What is required to digitally sign a document?
Digital ID:Created by the Signer (Self-signed)Certificate Authority (CA)
What is required to digitally sign a document?
Digital ID:Created by the Signer (Self-signed)Certificate Authority (CA)Created by your Organization (PKI)
What is required to digitally sign a document?
Digital Signature Workflows
Digital Signatures
Digital Signature Workflows
Digital Signature Workflows
Digital Signatures
Document Certification
Digital Signatures
Digital Signature Workflows
Document Certification
Digital Signature Workflows
Choosing the Right Signature
If you are the signer:What is required by your recipients?
Choosing the Right Signature
If you are the signer:What is required by your recipients?
If you are the recipient:Where are the signatures coming
from?Where do your documents go?
Choosing the Right Signature
I need to sign or receive signed documents from within my organization…
Choosing the Right Signature
I need to sign or receive signed documents from within my organization…
Choosing the Right Signature
Self-signed certificates
Choosing the Right Signature
I receive signatures from outside my organization…
Choosing the Right Signature
I receive signatures from outside my organization…
Requires a trusted third-party Certificate Authority
Choosing the Right Signature
I need to send signed documents outside my organization...
Choosing the Right Signature
I need to send signed documents outside my organization...
Use a trusted third-party Certificate Authority
Compatibility: Acrobat and Bluebeam
EchoSign
Compatibility
Compatibility
EchoSign
Adobe CDS
Compatibility
EchoSign
Adobe CDS
Windows Certificate Store
EchoSign & Adobe CDS
Windows Certificate Store
In Adobe Acrobat
Windows Certificate Store
Digital Signatures: Authentication, Integrity, Non-Repudiation
Signature Workflows:Signatures vs. Certificates
Selecting the Appropriate Method:Qualify the recipient
Conclusion
Q & A
PRESENTERS:Brian Fong, Product ManagerPeter Noyes, Senior Software Engineer