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In May 2005 VeriSign introduced a new 2048 bit VeriSign Class 3 Secure Server CA which was used to sign Secure Site Certificates obtained from thier website for IIS web servers.<ref>[http://www.verisign.com/support/advisories/page_029264.html VeriSign]</ref>

In May 2005 VeriSign introduced a new 2048 bit VeriSign Class 3 Secure Server CA which was used to sign Secure Site Certificates obtained from thier website for IIS web servers.<ref>[http://www.verisign.com/support/advisories/page_029264.html VeriSign]</ref>

In June 1995 VeriSign announced partnerships with [[Apple]] Computer Inc. and [[Netscape]] Communications Corp to implement VeriSign's Digital IDs in thier software product. [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1995_June_22/ai_17098458/ bnet]</ref>

In June 1995 VeriSign announced partnerships with [[Apple]] Computer Inc. and [[Netscape]] Communications Corp to implement VeriSign's Digital IDs in thier software product. <ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1995_June_22/ai_17098458/ bnet]</ref>

VeriSign appointed [[Stratton D. Sclavos]] as the president and CEO in August 1995.[http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications/7143286-1.html AllBusiness.com]</ref>

VeriSign appointed [[Stratton D. Sclavos]] as the president and CEO in August 1995.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications/7143286-1.html AllBusiness.com]</ref>

Verisgn introduced the first online digital certificate issue system in Janurary 1996, at the at the RSA Data Security Conference in San Francisco.[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.  [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.  [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. [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. [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. [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>  

In July, 1997, Versign acquired by SecureIT, a Network Security Service providing company. [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/AirDefense+Strengthens+Management+Team+With+IT+Security+Veterans%3B...-a090833985 The Free Library]  

In July, 1997, Versign acquired by SecureIT, a Network Security Service providing company. <ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/AirDefense+Strengthens+Management+Team+With+IT+Security+Veterans%3B...-a090833985 The Free Library]  

In 1997, VesiSign filed to raise $40 million for its public stock.[http://news.cnet.com/VeriSign-files-to-launch-IPO/2100-1001_3-205752.html Cnet.com ]</ref>. On January 10, 1998, Versign went public.[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/VeriSign-Inc-Company-History.html Finding Universe ]  

In 1997, VesiSign filed to raise $40 million for its public stock.<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/VeriSign-files-to-launch-IPO/2100-1001_3-205752.html Cnet.com ]</ref>. On January 10, 1998, Versign went public.<ref>[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/VeriSign-Inc-Company-History.html Finding Universe ]