A digitally signed e-mail message:

The correct answer is B. Validates the sender. By digitally signing a message, you apply your unique digital mark to the message. The digital signature includes your certificate and public key. This information proves to the recipient that you signed the contents of the message and not an imposter, and that the contents have

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AValidates the recipient
BValidates the sender
CIs encrypted
DIs virus-free

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A
2% (1)
B
77% (41)
C
15% (8)
D
6% (3)

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By digitally signing a message, you apply your unique digital mark to the message. The digital signature includes your certificate and public key. This information proves to the recipient that you signed the contents of the message and not an imposter, and that the contents have not been altered in transit. HP001230539.aspx

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