What about security?
No document can be improperly altered while it is in Agreement Express' control. Period.
Agreement Express digital agreements are stored on servers in bank grade SAS70 compliant facilities.
Agreements are secured at each stage of the completion process
Each time a signatory modifies an agreement a fingerprint of the agreement is stored in the database so the integrity of the agreements can be assured at all times. Each document is processed on publishing through a mathematical procedure designed by the National Security Agency referred to as Secure Hash Algorithm 256 (SHA 256). SHA 256 is mandated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to generate a “digest” value which cryptographically identifies the agreement and its unique content. The publishing procedure is completed securely through a cryptographic protocol called Secure Socket Layer (SSL 3.0) to prevent message interception, tampering, forgery or eavesdropping. Each signing party is presented with the same document for the purpose of execution, and their access to that document is likewise encrypted. At each stage after a party has applied their electronic signature to an agreement the SHA 256 procedures is run, the results documented, and the full digest embedded sequentially within the agreement. A final digest is generated after the final signature is applied. This process ensures the integrity of the document during the signing process and creates a permanent, unalterable record of the document that proves its integrity. Any change or variation introduced into a document is easily identifiable by simply executing the standard, non-proprietary secure hash algorithm on the document and comparing the resulting digest with the stored version, in the case of any malfeasance attempted for the purpose of committing fraud.
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