= Digital Signature Standard
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The Digital Signature Standard (DSS) is a suite of standards that outlines how digital signatures should be created, verified, and managed to ensure the authenticity and integrity of digital messages and documents. It is primarily defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States and is part of the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). The key components of DSS include: 1. **Algorithms**: DSS specifies certain cryptographic algorithms that can be used to create digital signatures.
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