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Verisgn introduced the first online digital certificate issue system in Janurary 1996, at the at the RSA Data Security Conference in San Francisco.<ref>[http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/29/VeriSign-Inc.html Reference for Business]</ref>. VerSign also announced an agreement with [[Terisa Systems]] to develop a new and complete internet security solution about that time. <ref> [http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications/7143286-1.html High Beam]</ref>
Verisgn introduced the first online digital certificate issue system in Janurary 1996, at the at the RSA Data Security Conference in San Francisco.<ref>[http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/29/VeriSign-Inc.html Reference for Business]</ref>. VerSign also announced an agreement with [[Terisa Systems]] to develop a new and complete internet security solution about that time. <ref> [http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications/7143286-1.html High Beam]</ref>
Secure Email was launched January 1996. VeriSign lunched Code Signing with [[Microsoft]] in March 1996. In August, 2996, Microsoft and VeriSign announced the availability of client authentication technology for Microsoft IE users by using VeriSign Digital IDs. <ref> [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/1996/aug96/clientpr.mspx Microsft.com]</ref>
Secure Email was launched January 1996. VeriSign lunched Code Signing with [[Microsoft]] in March 1996. In August, 2996, Microsoft and VeriSign announced the availability of client authentication technology for Microsoft IE users by using VeriSign Digital IDs. <ref> [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/1996/aug96/clientpr.mspx Microsft.com]</ref> In 1997, the First Internet Commerce Transactions Linking Europe, Asia and the United States was conducted by Verifone and VeriSign.<ref> [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-19591264.html Highbeam.com]</ref>
In 1997, the First Internet Commerce Transactions Linking Europe, Asia and the United States was conducted by Verifone and VeriSign.<ref> [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-19591264.html Highbeam.com]</ref>
United States Department of Commerce approved VeriSign's plans to issue new VeriSign Global Server IDs in June 1997 allowing 128-bit encryption.<ref> [http://www.columbia.edu/~ariel/news/pr_global.html University of Columbia]</ref>
United States Department of Commerce approved VeriSign's plans to issue new VeriSign Global Server IDs in June 1997 allowing 128-bit encryption.<ref> [http://www.columbia.edu/~ariel/news/pr_global.html University of Columbia]</ref>
VeriSign aquires [[Thawte]] Consulting and [[Signio]] in 1999. <ref>[http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/networking/1999/12/21/verisign-aquires-thwate-and-signio-2075961/ ZDNnet ] </ref>. In march, 2007, versign aquires [[Network Solutions]] for about 21 billion. <ref>[http://money.cnn.com/2000/03/07/deals/verisign/ CNNMoney ] </ref> VerSign also aquires [[GreatDomains.com]] in October 2000, [[eNIC Corporation]] and the .cc registry in 31, 2001, [[Illuminet]] in December 2001, [[HO Systems]] in 2002.
VeriSign aquires [[Thawte]] Consulting and [[Signio]] in 1999. <ref>[http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/networking/1999/12/21/verisign-aquires-thwate-and-signio-2075961/ ZDNnet ] </ref>. In march, 2007, versign aquires [[Network Solutions]] for about 21 billion. <ref>[http://money.cnn.com/2000/03/07/deals/verisign/ CNNMoney ] </ref> VerSign also aquires [[GreatDomains.com]] in October 2000, [[eNIC Corporation]] and the .cc registry in 31, 2001, [[Illuminet]] in December 2001, [[HO Systems]] in 2002.
Versign sold Network Solution in November, 2003 to Pivotal Private Equity for about 100 million.<ref>[http://www.infoworld.com/t/networking/verisign-sells-network-solutions-282 Info World ] </ref>
Versign sold Network Solution in November, 2003 to Pivotal Private Equity for about 100 million.<ref>[http://www.infoworld.com/t/networking/verisign-sells-network-solutions-282 Info World ] </ref> Versign then aquires [[Guardent]] in 2003 and [[Unimobile]] and [[Jamba]] in 2004.
Versign then aquires [[Guardent]] in 2003 and [[Unimobile]] and [[Jamba]] in 2004.
In Januray 2005, VerSign buys wireless photo messaging firm [[LightSurf]] for about $ 270. <ref>[http://news.cnet.com/VeriSign-to-buy-messaging-firm-LightSurf/2100-1032_3-5519856.html CNet ]</ref>. VerSign purchases purchased [[R4 Global Solutions]] in May 2005. <ref>[http://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/industrynews/2005/265.html Pharmamanufacturing.com]</ref>. Verisgn buys [[Lightbridge]], an ecommerce company, in May 2005.<ref> [http://newsblaze.com/story/2005061413302800001.mwir/topstory.html News Blaze.com]</ref>. In July 2005, VeriSign aquires security intelligence specialist [[iDefense]] for $40 Million. <ref>[http://www.silicon.com/technology/security/2005/07/14/verisign-boosts-security-with-idefense-acquisition-39150362/ Silicon.com ]</ref>.
In Januray 2005, VerSign buys wireless photo messaging firm [[LightSurf]] for about $ 270. <ref>[http://news.cnet.com/VeriSign-to-buy-messaging-firm-LightSurf/2100-1032_3-5519856.html CNet ]</ref>. VerSign purchases purchased [[R4 Global Solutions]] in May 2005. <ref>[http://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/industrynews/2005/265.html Pharmamanufacturing.com]</ref>. Verisgn buys [[Lightbridge]], an ecommerce company, in May 2005.<ref> [http://newsblaze.com/story/2005061413302800001.mwir/topstory.html News Blaze.com]</ref>. In July 2005, VeriSign aquires security intelligence specialist [[iDefense]] for $40 Million. <ref>[http://www.silicon.com/technology/security/2005/07/14/verisign-boosts-security-with-idefense-acquisition-39150362/ Silicon.com ]</ref>.
In May, 2009, Stratton Sclavos stepped down from his positions as CEO of VeriSign and William Roper Jr. was named for that position.<ref>[http://blog.domaintools.com/2007/05/stratton-sclavos-ceo-of-verisign-steps-down/ Domain Tools.blog]</ref>. Later, Jim Bidzos, the founder of VeriSign was appointed as the CEO and President.<ref>[http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/jim-bidzos-back-as-chairman-of-verisign/ IT Knowledge Exchange]</ref>
In May, 2009, Stratton Sclavos stepped down from his positions as CEO of VeriSign and William Roper Jr. was named for that position.<ref>[http://blog.domaintools.com/2007/05/stratton-sclavos-ceo-of-verisign-steps-down/ Domain Tools.blog]</ref>. Later, Jim Bidzos, the founder of VeriSign was appointed as the CEO and President.<ref>[http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/security-bytes/jim-bidzos-back-as-chairman-of-verisign/ IT Knowledge Exchange]</ref>
In 2008, VeriSign sells its global Digital Brand Management Services business for US$50 million to [[MelbourneIT]].<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/050108_Melbourne_IT_Buys_VeriSign_Assets The Web Host Industry Review]</ref>
In 2008, VeriSign sold its global Digital Brand Management Services business for US$50 million to [[MelbourneIT]].<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/050108_Melbourne_IT_Buys_VeriSign_Assets The Web Host Industry Review]</ref>
==Products and Services==
Versign Provides its services through two division, Internet Services division and Security Service Division.
Internet Services division includes Naming & Directory Services such as domain name registration for .com and .net and DNS-related and RFID services.
Versign sold its Security Services to Symantec in May 2010 for 1.28 billion.<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-19/symantec-to-buy-verisign-security-for-1-28-billion-update3-.html Business Week.com]</ref> VeriSign's security services included managing security services such firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability protection, etc. It also provided global security consulting, email security, authentication and digital certificate/SSL validation business such as Extended Validation (High Assurance) SSL Certificates.
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