Which of the following is the first step in the digital signature process where Mike sends a message to Sophie?
A) a message digest of Mike's message is calculated using a hashing algorithm
B) Sophie compares the message digest she calculated to Mikes's message
C) Sophie encrypts Mike's message with Mike's public key
D) the message digest is encrypted by Mike's private key

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The first step in the digital signature process is for the sender (Mike) to calculate a message digest using a hashing algorithm. This message digest is unique to the specific message being sent and will be used to verify the integrity of the message.

Which of the Following Is the First Step in the Digital