Katuk, N.Nordin, N.Habbal, A.2024-09-292024-09-292024978-100347972-7978-103276582-2https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003479727-8https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14619/9208This chapter explores the significance of digital signatures in Industry 5.0. Digital signatures, acting as cryptographic safeguards, play a pivotal role in ensuring the authenticity and integrity of electronic transactions within this transformative industrial paradigm. The study delves into the strategic implementation of digital signature technologies for secure transactions, emphasising their crucial role in fostering trust and security in digital interactions. The research navigates through the cryptographic foundations underpinning secure transactions by examining the algorithms employed in digital signatures within Industry 5.0. The exploration encompasses the intricacies of these algorithms, elucidating their importance in safeguarding data and bolstering the overall security posture in the dynamic landscape of Industry 5.0. The chapter delineates practical applications of digital signatures within Industry 5.0. From supply chain management to intellectual property protection and financial transactions, it underscores the diverse ways digital signatures enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in industrial operations. Combining blockchain and digital signatures promotes secure, collaborative, and efficient digital interactions across diverse sectors. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Edited by Norliza Katuk, Roberto Vergallo and Tito Sugiharto. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessBook Part10.1201/9781003479727-82-s2.0-8519260785596N/A85