System and method of authenticating multiple files using a detached digital signature

摘要

A system and method of authenticating data files is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of software part files and a manifest file associated with the software part files. The manifest file identifies each of the plurality of software part files. The method includes associating the manifest file with a manifest detached digital signature. The method also includes digitally signing the manifest file with the manifest detached digital signature. The manifest detached digital signature authenticates the manifest file. The method includes associating each of the plurality of software part files with one a plurality of unique detached digital signatures. The method includes digitally signing each of the plurality of software part files with one of the plurality of unique detached digital signatures. Each of the plurality of unique detached digital signatures authenticates one of the software part files.