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'''Jim Bidzos''' is the Founder of [[Verisign]], Inc. He currently serves as the company's President and CEO. He assumed this position on August 1, 2011 after the resignation of [[Mark McLaughlin]] on July 27.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/verisign_announces_ceo_resignation/ Verisign Announces CEO Resignation]</ref> Bidzos has been serving the company as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2007.<ref>[http://www.verisign.com/in/verisign-inc/page_038910.html VeriSign Board Elects Jim Bidzos as New Chairman]</ref>


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==Career History==
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On February 1, 1986, Bidzos joined RSA Data Security Inc., an Internet identity and access management solutions provider. According to Bidzos, the company was a complete failure: it had no products, no customers, and no revenue. He led the company in developing the RSA encryption toolkit by partnering with Iris Associates, a small company in Massachusetts that was writing a program called Lotus Notes for Corporation. The partnership with Iris Associates saved RSA Data Security. Bidzos was able to demonstrate the power of public key encryption and how it worked with personal computers quickly and effectively. He was able to close contracts to provide RSA encryption to companies such as Motorola and Novell. By 1993, approximately 100 companies were using the RSA tool kit. In 1994, he led the company in developing cryptographic toolkits, as well as other security products over the years. Bidzos worked as President and CEO of RSA Data Security from 1986 to 1999, after which he served as Vice-Chairman until 2002.<ref>
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'''Jim Bidzos''' is the founder of Verisign, Inc. He is also the current Chief Executive Officer and President of the company. He assumed the positions on August 1, 2011 after Mark Mclaughlin, resigned on July 27. <ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/verisign_announces_ceo_resignation/ Verisign Announces CEO Resignation]</ref> Since 2007, Bidzos has been serving the company as Chairman of the Board of Directors.<ref>
In 1989, Bidzos co-founded the RSA Laboratories, a research organization. He also created the RSA Conference in 1991 and served as its Chairman until 2004.<ref>
[http://www.verisign.com/in/verisign-inc/page_038910.html VeriSign Board Elects Jim Bidzos as New Chairman]</ref>
[http://www.rsa.com/press_release.aspx?id=297 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 RSA Conf. 2004 Presents Annual Awards and a Special Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Bidzos]</ref>


In 1995, Mr. Bidzos established Verisign. He was the first President, CEO and Chairman of the Board until 2001. From 2001 to 2007, he served as Vice Chairman of the company. In 2008, the Board of Directors of the company appointed him as interim CEO and Chairman after the resignation of William Roper.<ref>[http://www.siliconbeat.com/2008/07/03/bidzos-is-back-as-verisign-chief-at-least-for-now/ Bidzos is back as Verisign Chief]</ref> During the same period, Bidzos also served as Director of Verisign Japan K.K until August 2010..<ref>[http://people.forbes.com/profile/d-james-bidzos/84086 D. James Bidzos Executive Profile-Forbes.com]</ref>
In 1995, Mr. Bidzos established Verisign. He was the first President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, serving in this capacity until 2001, after which he became Vice-Chairman until 2007. In 2008, the Board of Directors appointed him as Interim CEO and Chairman after the resignation of [[William Roper]].<ref>[http://www.siliconbeat.com/2008/07/03/bidzos-is-back-as-verisign-chief-at-least-for-now/ Bidzos is back as Verisign Chief]</ref> During this period, Bidzos also served as Director of Verisign Japan K.K, which lasted until August 2010.<ref>[http://people.forbes.com/profile/d-james-bidzos/84086 D. James Bidzos Executive Profile-Forbes.com]</ref>


==Awards==
* CRN Industry Hall of Fame - November 13, 2000<ref>[http://people.forbes.com/profile/d-james-bidzos/84086 D. James Bidzos Executive Profile-Forbes.com]</ref>
* Time Magazines Digital 50<ref>[http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/news-events/press-room/executive-bios/index.xhtml Executive Bios]</ref>
* RSA Conference Lifetime Achievement (Information Security) - 2004<ref>[http://www.rsa.com/press_release.aspx?id=297 RSA Conf. 2004 Presents Annual Awards and a Special Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Bidzos]</ref>


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Latest revision as of 20:35, 6 July 2021
Organization: Verisign
Affiliation: GNSO
Region: North America
Country: USA
LinkedIn:    Jim Bidzos

Jim Bidzos is the Founder of Verisign, Inc. He currently serves as the company's President and CEO. He assumed this position on August 1, 2011 after the resignation of Mark McLaughlin on July 27.[1] Bidzos has been serving the company as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2007.[2]

Career History[edit | edit source]

On February 1, 1986, Bidzos joined RSA Data Security Inc., an Internet identity and access management solutions provider. According to Bidzos, the company was a complete failure: it had no products, no customers, and no revenue. He led the company in developing the RSA encryption toolkit by partnering with Iris Associates, a small company in Massachusetts that was writing a program called Lotus Notes for Corporation. The partnership with Iris Associates saved RSA Data Security. Bidzos was able to demonstrate the power of public key encryption and how it worked with personal computers quickly and effectively. He was able to close contracts to provide RSA encryption to companies such as Motorola and Novell. By 1993, approximately 100 companies were using the RSA tool kit. In 1994, he led the company in developing cryptographic toolkits, as well as other security products over the years. Bidzos worked as President and CEO of RSA Data Security from 1986 to 1999, after which he served as Vice-Chairman until 2002.[3] [4]

In 1989, Bidzos co-founded the RSA Laboratories, a research organization. He also created the RSA Conference in 1991 and served as its Chairman until 2004.[5]

In 1995, Mr. Bidzos established Verisign. He was the first President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, serving in this capacity until 2001, after which he became Vice-Chairman until 2007. In 2008, the Board of Directors appointed him as Interim CEO and Chairman after the resignation of William Roper.[6] During this period, Bidzos also served as Director of Verisign Japan K.K, which lasted until August 2010.[7]

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • CRN Industry Hall of Fame - November 13, 2000[8]
  • Time Magazines Digital 50[9]
  • RSA Conference Lifetime Achievement (Information Security) - 2004[10]

References[edit | edit source]

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