Why VeriSign?

VeriSign brings trust to the Internet. Billions of times each day VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world to engage in trusted communications and commerce.

VeriSign is the Web's No.1 security provider

VeriSign secures more than one million Web servers worldwide, more than any other Certificate Authority.
97 of the world's 100 largest SSL-using banks, over 93% of Fortune 500 companies, and 81% of the 500 biggest e-commerce sites in North America use SSL Certificates sold by VeriSign*.
VeriSign helped lead the development of Extended Validation and has issued more EV SSL Certificates than any other Certificate Authority. VeriSign SSL EV customers have measured an average increase of 17.8% (based on 32 case studies) in completed transactions.
VeriSign is the leading SSL provider of SGC-enabled SSL Certificates, enabling 128- or 256-bit encryption for over 99.9% of Internet users.

The VeriSign seal is the most recognised trust mark on the Internet

The VeriSign seal is viewed up to 650 million times per day on over 100,000 Web sites in 165 countries and in search results on enabled browsers as well as partner shopping sites and product review pages.
86% of online shoppers recognise the VeriSign seal when shopping or transacting online, and 11% said they would not purchase on sites not displaying the VeriSign seal (VeriSign Brand Tracking Research, 2009)
When Web site visitors see the VeriSign seal, they are less likely to abandon a transaction online. Customer case studies show a 10-34% increase in online transactions when a VeriSign seal is displayed.

VeriSign offers more security and trust in a single solution

VeriSign SSL Certificates with trust services extend trust to all points where a customer decides to do business with you from search to browse to buy.
VeriSign Seal-in-Search™ puts the VeriSign Trust Seal next to your link in search results on enabled browsers and partnering Web sites, giving prospects the confidence to click to your site. VeriSign Seal-in-Search: How It Works
Vulnerability assessment, available with Extended Validation or a Pro SSL Certificate (Compare SSL Certificates), helps you quickly identify and take action against the most exploitable weaknesses on your Web site. FAQ: Vulnerability Assessment
Daily Web site malware scanning alerts you immediately if your Web site is infected to help reduce risk of blacklisting by search engines. FAQ: Web Site Malware Scanning
Free 24/7 technical support, in multiple languages, includes an online knowledge base, chat, email and phone support.
Express Renewal and AutoPay Renewal Service reduce requirements for CSR generation and reduce of risk expiration due to a missed payment for up to six years (up to two years with EV).
The VeriSign® Trust Centre offers better visibility and control of your SSL Certificates and services. With a single sign-in, you can renew, upgrade, buy additional, activate services or access a backup
Managed PKI for SSL provides centralised control across organisations and business units to reduce risk and speed issuance.

VeriSign sets the standard for online security and trust.

VeriSign's robust PKI infrastructure includes military-grade data centres and disaster recovery sites for unsurpassed customer data protection, availability and peace of mind.
VeriSign's rigorous authentication practices, audited annually by KPMG, lead the industry in reputation qualification measures to establish an online business' credibility.
VeriSign continuously invests in research and infrastructure to keep our practice standard among the highest in the industry, to stay well ahead of evolving security risks, and to develop products that our customers desire and consumers demand.