Changes

* In May 2010, Verisign sold the entire Authentication Services division to Symantec for 1.28 million.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1816653320100518 Reuters]</ref>  Because of this deal, Symantec now has the right to Verisign's old logo and the "Verisign Secured" tag for SSL certification.

* In May 2010, Verisign sold the entire Authentication Services division to Symantec for 1.28 million.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1816653320100518 Reuters]</ref>  Because of this deal, Symantec now has the right to Verisign's old logo and the "Verisign Secured" tag for SSL certification.

* In July, 2011, CEO [[Mark McLaughlin]]. He worked with Verisign since 2000, and held the position of CEO since 2009. Following Mr. McLaughlin's departure, Founder, Chairman, and former CEO [[Jim Bidzos]] resumed his duties as CEO.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/072911_VeriSign_CEO_Resigns_Founder_and_Chairman_Resumes_CEO_Duties Verisign CEO resigns, The WHIR]</ref> Another prominent executive, CFO Brian Robins, resigned in September, 2011. This happened as Verisign's stocks suffered and rumors of a buyout started circulating.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/verisign-cfo-quits-after-buyout-rumors/ VeriSign CFO quits, DomainIncite.com]</ref>

* In July, 2011, [[Mark McLaughlin]] resigned from his position as CEO. He worked with Verisign since 2000, and had been CEO since 2009. Following Mr. McLaughlin's departure, Founder, Chairman, and former CEO [[Jim Bidzos]] resumed his duties as CEO.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/072911_VeriSign_CEO_Resigns_Founder_and_Chairman_Resumes_CEO_Duties Verisign CEO resigns, The WHIR]</ref> Another prominent executive, CFO Brian Robins, resigned in September, 2011. This happened as Verisign's stocks suffered and rumors of a buyout started circulating.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/verisign-cfo-quits-after-buyout-rumors/ VeriSign CFO quits, DomainIncite.com]</ref>

==Acquisitions==

==Acquisitions==