JSON Web Signature

JSON Web Signature (JWS) is a standard way to securely sign data in a JSON format, ensuring its integrity and authenticity. Think of it as sealing a digital document with a signature: if the document is altered afterward, the signature becomes invalid. This allows systems to verify that the information hasn't been tampered with and that it genuinely comes from the trusted sender. JWS is often used in web authentication and data exchange, providing a reliable method to securely transmit and verify sensitive information over networks.