Signature generation

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Definition(s):

The process of using a digital signature algorithm and a private key to generate a digital signature on data.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-102
NIST SP 800-89

The use of a digital signature algorithm and a private key to generate a digital signature on data.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5

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