Which keys create and verify a digital signature?

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  1. Public signs, private verifies
  2. One password does both
  3. Private signs, public verifies

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  1. NIST CSRC Digital Signature Glossary csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/digital_signature Checked 2026-10-10.

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