Electronic Signatures

Cloud qualified electronic signature enables more services to be provided through electronic channels, easy and secure user identification, digitization of administrative processes, removal of traditional paper document flow.

BENEFITS for users:

• Convenience – requires only a two-factor authentication mechanism and Internet connection on any device (PC), does not require a special (hardware) token;
• Easy access and wide usage without restrictions – users have access from different devices with internet connection (tablets, mobile phones ...), without restrictions imposed by browsers and active components;
• High level of security – the two-factor authentication scheme removes the risk of e-signature left in the PC and revealing the PIN;
• Price effectiveness – does not require the purchase of additional hardware components such as smart card, reader and card drivers (Middleware) in the QES set;
• Cost effectiveness – different packages from which the user can choose according to their needs;
• No installation of specific client software and software support;
• Centralized storage and key management – easier and quicker key pair generation process, more convenient and easy storage, easier and quicker renewal process. No need for storing and carrying an extra device (smart card);
• Management capability – the user can manage their certificates through the mobile device at any time;
• Immediate suspension/ termination of the usage of the cloud QES if required;
• History and archive of usage – a history of all signings and archive of the signed documents.

BENEFITS for the organizations providing electronic services:

• Wide range of more accessible e-services;
• Reliable user authentication;
• High level of security – the two-factor authentication scheme upon each signing ensures high security and reliability;
• Outsourcing of the specific technological processes upon signing and verification of a legally valid signature – development and maintenance of different signature applets, depending on the type of smart card and readers;
• Easy integration to added services, improving the quality and functionality of QES, i.e. the Relying party can carry out its "workflow" by electronic documents;
• Independence from operating systems, browsers, development and maintenance of active components (drivers) for readers and cards;
• Immediate suspension of the use of cloud QES upon termination;
• Easy integration with Value Added Services that improve the quality and usage of the legally-binding electronic signature:
  - using qualified electronic timestamps;
  - online verification service for status of electronic signature certificate (OCSP);
  - services for creating electronically signed document formats  (XAdES, PAdES, CAdES, ASiC) to Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and the EC (eIDAS);
  - validation service according to the Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and the EC (eIDAS).