Company Overview
Certum was founded in 2003 as part of Asseco Data Systems, a subsidiary of Asseco Group - the largest IT company in Poland. Headquartered in Gdańsk, Poland, Certum is one of the largest and most established certificate authorities (CAs) in Europe, with significant influence in the EU market.
Certum is one of the few CAs that supports eIDAS (EU Electronic Identification and Trust Services Regulation) compliant qualified electronic signatures, providing legally binding digital signatures and encryption services for European enterprises and government institutions.
Related providers:
- 🔒 Certum Services
Product Portfolio
| Product Category | Product Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SSL/TLS Certificates | Certum SSL/TLS (DV/OV/EV) | Supports Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), and Extended Validation (EV) |
| Code Signing | Certum Code Signing | Digital signatures for software to protect code integrity |
| Qualified Signatures | Certum Qualified Signatures (eIDAS) | EU eIDAS-compliant qualified electronic signatures with legal validity |
| PKI/Encryption | Certum PKI/Encryption | Enterprise public key infrastructure and encryption solutions |
| Trusted Root | Certum Trusted Root | Root certificate widely trusted by major browsers and operating systems |
| API Integration | Certum API | RESTful API for automated certificate issuance and management |
Market Position
Certum holds a strong position in the European CA market, particularly known for its eIDAS-compliant qualified signatures and affordable SSL certificates. Its main competitors include:
| Competitor | Headquarters | Core Strength |
|---|---|---|
| DigiCert | Lehi, UT, USA | Enterprise SSL/PKI, leader in high-end certificates |
| Sectigo | Roseland, NJ, USA | Low-cost SSL certificates, large global market share |
| GlobalSign | Boston, MA / Cambridge, UK / Tokyo, Japan | Global CA and PKI solutions provider |
| SSL.com | Houston, TX, USA | Affordable SSL/TLS and code signing |
| Let's Encrypt | California, USA | Free automated SSL certificates |
| Entrust | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Enterprise encryption and digital security |
Core Strengths
🇪🇺 eIDAS Compliant: EU-recognized qualified electronic signatures with legal validity
💰 Affordable Pricing: Cost-effective digital certificate services for all user segments
🏛️ Asseco Group Backing: Backed by Poland's largest IT group, ensuring strong technical expertise
🌍 European Leader: One of Europe's largest CAs, trusted by enterprises and governments
🔌 API Integration: Comprehensive RESTful API for automated certificate issuance and management
