Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

  the digital signature algorithm specified in FIPS PUB 186.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-15

  Digital Signature Algorithm specified in [FIPS 186].
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 under DSA [Superseded]

  A public-key algorithm that is used for the generation and verification of digital signatures.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1

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Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA)

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