press release : work shop on digital signature
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8/12/2019 Press Release : Work Shop on Digital Signature
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Shri Rajesh Aggarwal , Principal Secretary : [email protected]
Directorate of Information & Technology: Govt of Maharashtra
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Workshop on Role of Electronic Signatures in Securing the Electronic Environment
Mumbai, Intercontinental (Marine Drive) 18th
February : The Directorate of Information Technology(DIT) , along wController of Certifying Authorities (CCA) & Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(CDAC) came togetherorganise the first ever state level workshop on role of electronic signature in securing the electronic environment. Tbackdrop of this event being the persistent rise in use of digital signatures in eGovernance, Industry and security issconcerning its users. The participants in the event ranged from Govt officers from Mantralay, eGovernance Consultant, StVirtual cadres and Additional & Deputy collectors from districts
The concept of this workshop was laid down by Rajesh Aggarwal. Principal Secretary (DIT: GOM) who in his welcoaddress gave a deep insight on the fundamentals of digital signatures and how to keep it secure. Having passed multjudgements as a judge through IT Act he shared his experience wherein he noticed the misuse of digital signaturesfraudsters due to the lax attitude of the person owning the digital signature.
Mr T.A Khan representing Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) from (Ministry of Communication & IT :GOI) was vsatisfied with the swift implementation of eOffice in Mantralaya & other State Govt departments. He also spoke about huse of digital signatures in eTendering in helping curb corruption & improving best practices.
The workshop was energised by Dr. Sundeep Oberoi, by TCS Global Head : Niche Technology Delivery Group wfocussed repeatedly on ownership & accountability of digital signatures with a catchy phrase Jawabdari toh mangta hai.He also stated that in the long run digital signatures will be more effective than physical signatures
This was followed by a live demonstration & presentation on Introduction to Cryptography, Digital Signatures certificatesby Dr R Balaji, Sr. Technical Officer: CDAC , Bengaluru
There was an uniformal agreement that digital signatures will ensure fraud reduction, cost effectiveness and as people srealising about digital signatures they will become more financially aware ensuring benefits for the industry and banking secto
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