The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Identity Assertion
1. Identity Assertion Definition Identity Assertion is the process of verifying and confirming the identity of an individual in a digital transaction. It involves using…
Identity Proofing
1. Identity Proofing Definition Identity Proofing is the process of verifying an individual’s identity before granting them access to a system or allowing them to…
Identity Verification
1. Identity Verification Definition Identity Verification is the process of confirming that an individual is who they claim to be, using various methods such as…
In-person Signing
1. In-Person Signing Definition In-Person Signing refers to the process of electronically signing a document in the physical presence of another individual, such as a…
Integration
1. Integration Definition Integration refers to the process of connecting different systems, applications, or platforms to work together seamlessly. In the context of electronic signatures…
Invisible Signature
1. Invisible Signature Definition An Invisible Signature refers to an electronic signature that is not visibly displayed on the signed document but is embedded within…
IT Act, 2000
1. IT Act, 2000 Definition The IT Act, 2000 (Information Technology Act, 2000) is an Indian law that provides the legal framework for electronic commerce…
KBA (Knowledge-Based Authentication)
Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) is a method used in eSignature platforms to verify the identity of a signer by asking them personalized questions that only they…
Key Management System (KMS)
1. Key Management System (KMS) Definition A Key Management System (KMS) is a system that handles the generation, storage, distribution, and management of cryptographic keys…
Key Pair
1. Key Pair Definition A Key Pair consists of two cryptographic keys: a public key and a private key, used in asymmetric encryption. The public…
Key Pair Generation
1. Key Pair Generation Definition Key Pair Generation is the process of creating a public key and a private key used in asymmetric encryption. The…
Key Usage
1. Key Usage Definition Key Usage defines the specific purpose of a cryptographic key in a public key infrastructure (PKI). Key usage can determine whether…