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Qualified electronic signature (QES)

Is an advanced electronic signature generated by a qualified electronic signature tool and the principle of operation of which is based on the use of a public key certificate.

Why the state sanctioned the transition to protected storage

Any electronic signature is your digital ID, so it is important to keep it as secure as possible. Every year, more and more cyber threats appear, including those related to the theft or copying of data.

Types of QES storage

The updated Law of Ukraine "On Electronic Trust Services" provides a rule that requires you to store your QES just on special secure storage:

- USB devices (tokens);

- SIM-cards (MobileID);

- cloud storage (in the network crypto module "Гряда-301").

Where in Ukraine you can get a protected storage QES

You can get QES from one of the qualified providers of electronic trust services, the full list of which can be viewed at the link.

What are the benefits of cloud storage QES?

Using the cloud service as a secure storage for your QES will give you the following advantages over other types of storage:

  • Remote access 24/7 without additional programs or equipment.
  • Guarantee of preservation of QES (the storage cannot be lost or stolen).
  • Full compliance with legal requirements in the areas of electronic trust services and information protection.
  • The convenient signing of documents even from mobile devices.

Solutions for organizations from DepositSign

As an e-trust provider, DepositSign guarantees its users the following list of benefits that will help you succeed in e-bidding:

  • Quick and easy receipt and use of any number of CEP within the company.
  • Full control over the use of keys by employees, including revocation of access.
  • Independent formation of certificates for staff.
  • Integration of DepositSign functionality into services, websites, and applications for legally significant transactions.
  • The quickly signing of tender documents.