Multiple choice technology security

What is the functionality of the sign() method?

  1. Encrypts the input and returns the encrypted string

  2. Encodes the data

  3. Hashes the data

  4. Create a digital signature for the provided input data and return the signature in a string
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Explanation

Digital signatures provide authentication, integrity, and non-reputation for digital data. The sign() method creates a cryptographic signature using a private key, allowing recipients to verify the data originated from the claimed source and hasn't been tampered with using the corresponding public key.

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