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A Proposal for Digital Signatures in VOEvent Messages
Version 1.10

IVOA Note 14 May 2008

Interest/Working Group:
not applicable
Author(s):
Robert B. Denny
Editor(s):
Robert B. Denny

Abstract

The advantages of digitally signing VOEvent messages are well understood. This paper presents a proposal for accomplishing this with standards-based technology and having no impact on VOEvent message formats, minimal programming requirements, and an adaptable trust model.

Status of this document

This is an IVOA Note expressing suggestions from and opinions of the authors.
It is intended to share best practices, possible approaches, or other perspectives on interoperability with the Virtual Observatory. It should not be referenced or otherwise interpreted as a standard specification.



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