Veracity of a document online: how to verify a digital signature?

Imagine losing an important negotiation because of a simple digital certificate be expired or a rubric is no longer true. Or worse, being unsafe for one of the parties to attempt to modify the content of the file's content to harm a third party? Studies indicate that, in Brazil alone, 600 million pieces of data would have been leaked in 2021, with about 44.5 million virtual scam attempts of embezzled and 41 million blocks from malware - a troubled year for digital security.To avoid these and many other problems, know how to check digital signature and be sure that the document received contains legal validity it's essential. After all, according to a survey by Statista, online document solutions are already being used in all sectors, especially sales and marketing departments.

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Source: Statista [/caption] Thus, in this post we will take a step by step on how to perform a digital signature check and show details about what needs to be observed in order not to accept invalid certificates. Just keep reading the Clicksign blog! ⚠️ Attention: if you are new to the area of digital certifications and want to understand more about the subject, check out our text” Do you know how to issue a digital certificate? ”.

What to observe to verify the digital signature?

Of course, this is not a “naked eye” process and requires a system to verify a digital signature. However, it is important to know what is necessary for a file to be considered valid so that first screening be carried out efficiently, saving time. For example, it is worth remembering that, when creating a digital document, it is necessary to validate it so that a rubric can be added. There are laws that regulate the use of the Digital Signature, and Article 10, paragraph 2 of Provisional Measure 2,200-2/2001 is one of them. It should be noted that certificates must follow a mandatory regulatory standard, such as the file's Hash code, — which can also be submitted as a Cryptographic Summary.. There are also elements such as the Code for verification and time stamp. When observing the presence of mandatory items, it is time to take this document to the system that certifies its validity and document. It checks whether the content is intact, as well as a subscription. The next step is to verify that the file hasn't been revoked. Finally, It is checked if there is an attached Time Stamp , which makes it a lifetime title - if not, it will last until the certificate expires.

Step by step on how to consult the digital signature

If it's your first time using an online document — or you've done it, but it's been a while ago — the sooner it can change with the digital signature confirmation process. Therefore, we prepared a step by step so you don't have any problems when carrying out this activity.

1. Download the signed file

When someone creates a digital writing, it is downloaded to the device as a folder in ZIP format. It contains the original document and another version with a signature included.

2. Access the ICP-Brazil Signature Verifier

The Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure (ICP-Brazil) is responsible for the available digital configuration procedures. On a free site, it offers the Institutional Signature Verifier and Private to provide a file for free.

3. Archive conference

When entering the system, just click on the “Start” option and upload what you want. It will be necessary to accept the Terms of Responsibility and Use requested by the site, an action that poses no risk to you. Then you will quickly have the answer you are looking for: whether that digital document or original. You can repeat this action as many times as necessary. Digital deeds are a valid tool for most processes within the national territory. Even with this verification step, still It is a much less bureaucratic way of dealing with legal issues. In addition, it saves a lot of time because you don't have to move to close a deal. Check out our post Market sectors that benefit from the digital revolution and discover more advantages of this functionality. The option to consult the digital signature means that more and more institutions end up joining this method. Social isolation was also an important factor for the popularization of this type of certificate, and those who do not use it end up being left behind. After all, everyone wants more practical ways to resolve legal issues, right? The Clicksign blog contains several contents about the veracity of an online subscription, Differences between digital and electronic signatures, business management and also other forms of process automation. We always have news here, keep an eye out for updates. See you in the next post!