Global certificate company and verisign news

Here are some recent news and updates from GlobalSign and VeriSign, two well-known certificate authorities (CAs) in the digital certificate industry:

GlobalSign

  1. GlobalSign Acquired by Digicert: In 2017, GlobalSign was acquired by Digicert, a leading provider of SSL/TLS solutions. The acquisition expanded Digicert's offerings and strengthened its position in the digital certificate market.
  2. GlobalSign Launches IoT Security Solution: In 2020, GlobalSign launched a new IoT security solution, designed to provide secure communication and authentication for IoT devices. The solution uses advanced encryption and authentication technologies to protect IoT devices from cyber threats.
  3. GlobalSign Achieves ISO 27001 Certification: In 2020, GlobalSign achieved ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to information security and data protection.

VeriSign

  1. VeriSign Launches Domain Name System (DNS) Security Solution: In 2020, VeriSign launched a new DNS security solution, designed to protect against DNS-based attacks and improve internet security. The solution uses advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms to detect and block malicious DNS traffic.
  2. VeriSign Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Online Security: In 2020, VeriSign partnered with Microsoft to enhance online security and protect against phishing and malware attacks. The partnership aims to provide a more secure online experience for users and businesses.
  3. VeriSign Achieves ISO 27001 Certification: In 2019, VeriSign achieved ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to information security and data protection.

Industry News

  1. Google to Phase Out Symantec SSL/TLS Certificates: In 2020, Google announced that it would phase out Symantec SSL/TLS certificates due to concerns over the certificates' security and trustworthiness. The move is part of Google's efforts to improve internet security and protect users from cyber threats.
  2. New EU Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Affects Certificate Authorities: In 2018, the EU introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which affects certificate authorities like GlobalSign and VeriSign. The regulation requires CAs to implement stricter data protection measures and provide greater transparency to users.
  3. Certificate Authority Browser Forum (CA/Browser Forum) Updates Baseline Requirements: In 2020, the CA/Browser Forum updated its Baseline Requirements, which set standards for certificate authorities to ensure the security and trustworthiness of digital certificates. The updates aim to improve internet security and protect users from cyber threats.

These are just a few recent news and updates from GlobalSign and VeriSign, as well as the broader digital certificate industry. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!