Digital Signature with Encryption Certificate | Class 3 Combo DSC

Digital Signature with Encryption: It is also called combo DSC, it has two certificates, one is for signing a document is called a signature certificate and the other is for encrypting data which is called an encryption certificate. These certificates provide higher security to the data and documents in online transactions. It is the most reliable and secure digital signature certificate. It is mainly used on e-procurement portals, Etenders, Icegate, and Bidding websites. DSC is mainly used by Contractors, vendors, Bidders, and organizations.

Digital Signature with Encryption Certificate

It is a Class 3 Combo Certificate. Class 3 is the highest level secure dsc and it mostly uses on all government portals for validation and authentication of the user. It has Signing and encrypt certificates. Most of the E-tendering and Eprocurements portals demands both Sign and Encrypt Certificates. Sign certificates for data authentication and document signatures while encryption certificates encrypt data in transactions. It converts the data into an encrypted format so that no one can crack this online data. It is the best DSC for Venders, Contractors, Bidders, and Organizations.

 Key Points of Combo Certificate

• Class 3 Signing and Encryption Certificate
• Best for Online Tenders, Bidding and eProcurements
• It is a Multipurpose DSC
• Best for Document and Invoice Signing.
• It is best for GST, ITR, MCA, EPF, and Trademark filing.
• Best for Venders, Bidders, Contractors, and Organizations.
  

Note*: As per New CCA guidelines effective from 1st July 2023 only New Series of USB Tokens will require to Download DSC.