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Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand

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Sectigo has announced the acquisition of Entrust's public certificate business, effectively doubling the size of its enterprise operations.

The acquisition marks a significant expansion for Sectigo, a company known for its digital certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) services. This move allows Sectigo to enlarge its market presence while preparing its clientele for the evolving demands of digital security, particularly shorter certificate lifespans and post-quantum cryptography readiness.

"We are excited to welcome Entrust public certificate customers and partners to the Sectigo family. We are committed to providing them with the exceptional support and service that defines our reputation," said Kevin Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Sectigo. "At Sectigo, we understand that automating certificate management requires focused solutions. That's why more than 2,700 partners and hundreds of thousands of customers, from SMBs to Fortune 100 global enterprises, trust us to deliver seamless, scalable Certificate Lifecycle Management solutions in today's rapidly evolving and increasingly complex digital environment."

The purchase strengthens Sectigo's ability to offer cloud-native CLM solutions, which are becoming increasingly crucial as the internet sees a shift towards greater automation and the need for quantum cryptography preparedness. Sectigo has five chair positions within the CA/Browser Forum, reflecting its established role in public trust and rigorous adherence to certificate standards. This acquisition promises a smooth transition for Entrust's current customers, continuing business operations without interruption.

Todd Wilkinson, President and CEO of Entrust, stressed the importance of finding a suitable provider for their customers. "We have had a long history in the public certificate business, so it was important to us to find the right provider for our customers," he stated. "Sectigo is a trusted industry leader with a strong track record of compliance and hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. We are working together to make the transition as easy as possible for our customers and are confident that their reputation as a certificate authority and commitment to delivering a high level of service and support will serve our customers well."

The acquisition not only bolsters Sectigo's market scope but also reinforces its ambition to be a trusted partner in protecting digital infrastructures globally, the company states. Sectigo's status as a reputable Certificate Authority (CA) and its partner-friendly approach remain key aspects of its strategy, ensuring continuity and enhanced capabilities for its partners.

Travis Pearson, Managing Director at GI Partners, Sectigo's majority shareholder, commented on the industry prospects, "Certificate Lifecycle Management is an attractive, rapidly growing segment of the identity market, with enduring growth tailwinds and a forecasted market size of greater than USD $8 billion by 2029. This acquisition presents a transformative growth opportunity for Sectigo, positioning the company for substantial expansion and reinforcing its leadership as one of the world's most trusted certificate authorities."

The terms of this transaction have not been disclosed. Sectigo plans to continue leveraging its resources to serve its extended customer base and maintain its standards in digital security solutions.

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