An electronic signature format that confirms the authenticity of digital documents and verifies the sender’s identity during internet communications.

They provide authentication privacy and security for online banking secure messaging workflow applications and supply chain management.

It holds the certificate holder’s details and digital certificate specifications.

Electronic documents that confirm the existence of digital authentication linked to a person or entity preventing identity theft and impersonation.

Electronic identity verification with high-level security and privacy for online transactions plus encryption capabilities ensuring only intended recipients can access information.

A self-signed public key certificate that identifies the Root Certificate Authority issued by India’s Root Certifying Authority (RAI).

A service that provides timestamps to verify the original creation date and time of documents.

Yes, the Information Technology Act of 2000 confirms their legal status.

M-Token, Proxkey and Hypersecu.

While possible through Cash solution Version, new FIPS-140 level 3 tokens are strongly recommended per CCA guidelines.

Individuals can use PAN or Aadhar, while organizations can use GST-based methods.

You can apply DSC from any PC/Mobile Browser and for downloading DSC Windows 7 or higher operating system versions Required.

Alternatively Cloud84 will do all process on your behalf (Form filling, OTP & Video Verification Coordination with applicant and downloading.)

Yes, “Capricorn DSC Channel” is available on Google Play Store for processing client DSC applications.

Android App

IOS App

Through the Capricorn Customer Application, direct email links, website links, or the Capricorn cash system – not via WhatsApp.

The DSC must be revoked and a new one processed at full cost, unless it’s a technical issue from Capricorn’s end.

3-5 minutes once all client formalities are completed.

9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, at 011-61400000.

Through online chat, phone calls, account managers, customer support, or email.

Public Key Infrastructure – comprehensive policies, procedures, and technologies enabling secure internet communication through encryption and decryption.

Cryptographic processes for data security by encoding information at the sender’s end and decoding at the receiver’s end.

The practice of using encryption and decryption for secure data sharing and storage across insecure networks like the Internet.

The process of encoding messages so only authorized parties can access them using encryption keys.

The reverse process of encryption converting scrambled information back to original form using decryption keys.

Secret key cryptography using a single key for both encryption and decryption.

Public key cryptography using complementary key pairs (public and private) for secure message exchange.

One half of a key pair used for digital signatures kept confidential by the holder.

The openly available half of a key pair accessible to everyone.

It controls information flow using cryptography, with certificates containing user identity and public key information.

On computer hard disks or external devices like smart cards, controlled by password-protected certificate holders.

It attaches digital certificates for recipient assurance of sender authenticity and message integrity, though it doesn’t prevent monitoring.

Only intended recipients can access information shared over insecure networks, protecting against unauthorized monitoring.

Signed transactions are encrypted with private keys, then recipients verify using associated public keys from attached certificates.

Substantial proof of user involvement in digitally signed transactions, preventing denial of participation.

Licensed bodies that issue revoke renew and manage digital signature certificates under CCA regulation.

A Government of India subsidiary that licenses and regulates CAs, appointed under IT Act 2000 section 17.

Regulating and licensing CA activities while ensuring security and service standards for electronic transaction identity verification.

Root Certifying Authority of India – responsible for digitally signing all licensed CA public keys, established under IT Act 2000 section 18(b).

Managing the highest level digital certification in India through self-signed root certificates.

National Repository of Digital Signature Certificates – storage facility for all certificates issued by Indian CAs, including expired and revoked ones.

Documents describing different certificate classes, including issuance/revocation procedures and usage terms.

A CA’s code of conduct declaration detailing management systems and operational practices for certificate issuance.

An agreement between subscribers and CAs for public certification services according to Certification Practice Statements.

A secure method for parties to establish shared keys for secret key cryptography over insecure mediums.

An individual or entity that depends on information provided in digital certificates.

The procedure for determining certificate status – whether valid, expired, or revoked – with validity periods of 1-3 years.

To ensure certificates haven’t been revoked or expired every time they’re used for transaction signing.

Through CRL, OCSP, or CAM mechanisms.

The cancellation of Digital Signature Certificates for various reasons including compromise or policy changes.

A CA-published list of revoked expired or invalid certificates updated periodically.

Checking certificate validity against the CRL – if listed, the certificate is no longer valid.

Online Certificate Status Protocol – a mechanism for real-time certificate validity checking through server requests.

To verify certificate status and ensure validity before use, preventing use of compromised certificates.

A secure hardware device containing private/public key certificates and certificate caches for enhanced network security.

A function converting data into fixed-length numeric outputs for encryption/decryption and integrity verification.

Hardware/software providers for encryption, decryption, key creation, revocation, and cryptographic operations.

Secure Sockets Layer – standard security technology providing secure browser-website connections for private data transmission.

Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions – Internet standard for attaching non-text files to emails.

Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions – standard for public key encryption and signing of email data.

PKI standard verifying public key ownership and containing identity information of certificate holders and issuers.

Global directory service managing worldwide information about countries, organizations, people, and machines.

Cryptographic tools protecting data integrity by detecting changes and modifications using hash values.

Public-Key Cryptography Standards – inter-vendor protocols enabling secure Internet information exchange through PKI.

Credit card-like plastic with built-in microprocessor and memory for secure financial transaction identification.

Hardware Security Module – device storing digital keys and providing cryptographic processing for authentication.

Message-digest algorithm creating 128-bit digests from data input for cryptographic applications and integrity verification.

Minimum configuration systems are acceptable, but latest configurations are preferred.

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