ČSN EN 419212-1 ed. 2

This part is an informative introduction into the following parts. It gives guidance to the following parts in order to allow an efficient usage of the provided information. Therefore Part 1 provides history, application context, market perspective and a tutorial about the basic understanding of electronic signatures. Chapter 3 provides "Terms and definitions" covering all parts of this stan-dards. The specific parts will contain a similar section which refers to the chapter of this Part 1. Chapter 4 provides "Symbols and abbreviations" covering all parts of this standards. The specific parts will contain a similar section which refers to the chapter of this Part 1. Chapter 5 provides a Management Summary that describes the market context in which electronic signatures are typically used. Chapter 6 explains the evolution from the ESIGN standards into today's EN 419212. Annex A provides the algorithm identifies for all parts of the standard. Annex B provides the algorithm identifies for all parts of the standard. Annex C provides the build scheme for object identifiers for all parts of the standard. Annex D "Tutorial and Guide to the EN 419212" provides a tutorial which helps the first reader to get familiar with signature technology and its relation to the society that it serves. Annex E (informative) Guide to the EN 419212".