Perception of Signature Strength

The Perception of Signature Strength is another important aspect in understanding the vulnerability of a signature. For example, a forger has access to a number of signatures, some of which they perceive to be difficult as opposed to an “easy” signature. This research attempts to define the strength of a signature, and then to analyze that signature dynamically to estimate the variables that are subjected to weekness. Signatures were redistributed for individuals to rank according to difficulty of forgery and to include reasons on why certain signatures would be difficult to forge. The data was coded to allow for analysis of patterns which indicate what traits make signatures easy to forge vs. traits that make them difficult. Signatures were forged to reveal the quality of the initial perceptions. It is expected that the research will provide evidence of mechanical traits that do in fact indicate ease of forgery to a human subject, as well as those traits that contribute to the difficulty of forgery.