Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 10 - No. 9)

What is the function of the 'digital signature' in an SSL/TLS certificate?
To encrypt the data transmitted.
To verify the authenticity and integrity of the certificate.
To speed up the loading time of a website.
To store the user's login information.

Explanation

The digital signature verifies that the certificate is genuine and has not been tampered with, ensuring that the site is trustworthy.

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