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Cybersecurity: Your Guide to Digital Identity

Digital identity is an extra layer of security needed to protect your organization’s document and
workflows. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

By Filip Verreth, VP Product Management of eSign Solutions at Nitro, Inc.

The digital-first economy is rapidly evolving and, with more sensitive data being shared online,
cybersecurity risks are escalating. It has never been more important for your organization to ask the
question, “Do we really know who we’re doing business with?”

Digital identification has become an important component of cybersecurity initiatives and an enabler in
the modern business transformation journey. It helps protect data, build trust and drive business
efficiency. However, getting it right requires a strategic approach.

In this article, we’ll help you understand what digital identity means, why it is a business priority and what
you need to know. It’s time to take full control of your electronic documents and eSigning workflows so
you keep your organization safe and secure.

What is a Digital Identity?

A digital identity, or digital ID, is information that exists about an individual, organization and device
online. There are many different sources from which a unique digital identity is formed, from emails and
passwords to online search history. With organizations investing more in digital tools and technology and
cyber threats on the rise, creating a framework for managing digital identity has never been so important.

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