1.

The sender prepares a message that is to be sent including his name on a

computer.
2. Now the sender applies a hash function on the message to encrypt the document.
3. The sender encrypt this message by using a private key.

OUTCOME of this encryption is accepted as digital signature of the sender.

Verification of the Digital signature.

1. The receiver uses the sender's public key to verify the sender's digital
signature.
2. This verification proofs that the message is authentic, unaltered and sent by
the sender.
3. If the message digest/hash funtion is same as the message digest received from
the sender, then the receiver can be sure that no alteration has been made in the
origial message.

Difference B/w digital and eletronic ssignature

1. Digital signature uses a asymmetric crypto system whereas electronic signature

are technology neutral.
2. Digital signature uses Public key and private key and it is technologically
specific whereas e-signature may be created different technology.
3. Digital signature offers more security in comparasion to electronic signature.