Today, Symantec announced in a press release an agreement under which DigiCert will acquire Symantec’s Website Security and related PKI solutions. At a time when it’s absolutely critical that businesses are safeguarded from the advanced cyber security threats infiltrating the web, through this acquisition customers will benefit from a company that is solely focused on delivering the leading identity and encryption solutions they require.
DigiCert is a leading provider of scalable identity and encryption solutions for the enterprise. The fast-growing company currently has a number of high-profile enterprise and IoT customers. DigiCert enjoys a strong reputation and high customer loyalty with a focus on industry-leading customer support, innovative market solutions, and a meaningful contribution to improving industry best practices. DigiCert has earned several awards for its innovation and growth strategies, and this summer was named one of Computerworld’s Top 100 places to work in IT.
The addition of Symantec’s website security and related PKI solutions to DigiCert’s offerings will provide customers with an enhanced technology platform, unparalleled support and market-leading innovations. DigiCert will have incredible talent and experience to lead the next generation of global website security and will gain capabilities to take advantage of opportunities in IoT and bring new approaches to the SSL market.
Symantec Website Security and DigiCert share a strong commitment to customer service, and ensuring continuity for our customers and their businesses is a top priority. Once the transaction is complete, we will work to transition our customers to a new platform that meets all industry standards and browser requirements and provides the foundation for future innovation in the CA space.
Importantly, we feel confident that this agreement will satisfy the needs of the browser community. DigiCert is communicating this deal and its intentions to the browser community and will continue to work closely with them during the period leading up to our closing the transaction. DigiCert appreciates and shares the browsers’ commitment to engendering trust in digital certificates and protecting all users.
Last but not least, I’d be remiss to not personally thank each and every one of the hard-working and dedicated employees of the Website Security team. We are tremendously excited about the opportunities ahead and deeply committed to the success of this transition for the Website Security business, its employees, and our customers.
Best Regards,
Roxane Divol
