Development of E-Diploma System Model with Digital Signature Authentication

The purpose of developing an e-diploma system model is to provide an overview of digital files that can be used as documents that have the same validity as paper documents. The validity is obtained through digital signature authentication so that in the future the use of e-diploma can be synchronized with a paper-based diploma. The method used to develop the model is a descriptive qualitative. The result of the research is a model. A printed diploma has a vulnerability that must be considered. Basically, paper documents are easily lost and damaged. Digital signatures are the mechanisms used to guarantee the authenticity of digital documents in the form of digital certificates. Digital certificates issued by the state to maintain its authenticity and integrity. Digital signatures are attached to digital documents. An E-Diploma is given as a companion of the original diploma. The model is developed to show that an E-Diploma may be considered as a valid document in the future, as long as it is authenticated by digital signatures.