Root Causes: A PKI and Security Podcast

Root Causes: A PKI and Security Podcast


Root Causes 168: The Difference Between e-Signing and Digital Signing

June 20, 2021

In our technology discussions we frequently run into confusion about the relationship between electronic document signing and digital document signing. Despite the similarity in names, they are entirely different technological approaches to providing trustworthy electronic signed documents. In this episode we explain the two terms, their distinct definitions, and some of the pros and cons of each approach.