DIGITAL SIGNATURE

Digital Signature?
It a virtual fingerprint that is unique to a person and is used to identify signers and secure data in digital
documents. It is a type of electronic signature that ensures compliance with legal regulations by providing
the validity and authenticity of a digital document and signer’s identity. Paul, Eliza. "What Is Digital Signature- How
It Works, Benefits, Objectives, Concept". Emptrust.Com, 2020,
 Importance?
Digital signatures can provide proof of origin, time, identity, and status of a digital
document. A signature confirms that the data emanated from the signer and has not
been tampered with during transit.Paul, Eliza. "What Is Digital Signature- How It Works,
Benefits, Objectives, Concept". Emptrust.Com, 2020,
 What is PNPKI?

-it is a branding to
distinguish the service
that was provided by
the Philippine
Government.

https://dict.gov.ph/pnpki/
WHO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE?
 PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
PKI

an infrastructure that secures

communications among individuals and
government agencies which is being
offered by the Department of
Inform at i o n a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Technology(DICT)
PNPKI STRUCTURE
 PUBLIC KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY
The process of encrypting and decrypting data using two(2) pairs of keys:
Public and Private Key

For owners
It can share
only. DO NOT
to everyone
SHARE!
 DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

-A small file that issued by

Certificate Authority as proof of
individual’s identity

-It will be associated with Public

and Private Key

Certificate Authority- An organization that issues certificates

Source: DICT webinar

WHAT IS IN DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
-Information of individual or
organization

-Info about the CA who issued

certificate

-Date issued and Expiration(2 years

validation)

-Serial Number

-The certificate holders public key

-other
TYPES OF DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATE
-Authentication - use for email
signing and encryption(it will be
bind on your email address)

-Signing- use for document

signing(pdf,word etc.). It has non
Repudiation(legally recognized
document)
Day 1
 HOW TO GET DIGITAL CERTIFICATE?
Submit your duly accomplished application form and
submit the needed documents.

Link: https://dict.gov.ph/pnpki-individual-certificate/

Note:. Personal appearance of the applicant(**Note: According to

the issued process of DICT Department Circular No. 006, Personal
appearance will be conducted via video Call for face to face
verification and submit thru email)
 Downloading, Installation and Backup of
Digital Certificates with User Generated
Password Using Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox: The ONLY version we can use is the ESR (Extended Support Release) version or
Firefox version 68 and below.

Download Pem Files--certificate chain of trust into the Mozilla Firefox browser.

https://dict.gov.ph/certificate-authority-ca-certificates/
Downloading and Installation of Digital
Certificates and Backup
How to install your certificate on your
windows key store
FAQS
 FAQS

Forgot password?
FAQS
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 FAQS

Can I install in other computers?

FAQS
 DAY 2
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
 Reference

PNPKI - Individual Certificate | DICT. (2020). Retrieved 3 June 2020, from https://dict.gov.ph/pnpki-individual-certificate/

https://www.facebook.com/dictlc3/videos/292843888512070/?notif_id=1592181606161021¬if_t=notify_me_page

How To Get A Digital Signature - All You Need To Know. (2018). Retrieved 3 June 2020, from
https://www.profitbooks.net/digital-signature/

h t t p s : / / d i c t . g o v . p h / w p -
content/uploads/2020/04/SIGNED_DEPARTMENT_CIRCULAR_NO_6_GUIDELINES_ON_THE_APPLICATION_AND.pdf

Paul, Eliza. "What Is Digital Signature- How It Works, Benefits, Objectives, Concept". Emptrust.Com, 2020,
https://www.emptrust.com/blog/benefits-of-using-digital-
signatures#:~:text=Digital%20signatures%20reduce%20the%20risk,identity%20and%20approve%20their%20signatures. Accessed 11 Nov
2020.
Thank you

Created by: Anazel Gamilla