Company Overview
DigiCert was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Lehi, Utah, USA. Founded by Nicholas J. G. (CEO), Dan Timpson, Michael Johnson, and Jeremy Rowley, it is one of the world's largest and most trusted enterprise-grade SSL/TLS and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate authorities (CAs). DigiCert is renowned for its high-assurance validation process and robust certificate lifecycle management platform, serving over 80% of Fortune 500 companies.
In 2017, DigiCert acquired Symantec's CA business, including major brands such as Thawte and GeoTrust, further consolidating its leadership in the global certificate market.
Related providers:
- 🔒 DigiCert SSL Certificates
- 🔧 DigiCert Services
Product Portfolio
| Product Category | Product Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SSL/TLS Certificates | DigiCert SSL/TLS (DV/OV/EV) | Supports Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), and Extended Validation (EV) for websites and apps |
| PKI Solutions | DigiCert PKI Platform | Enterprise PKI platform for custom CA setup, certificate issuance and management |
| Certificate Lifecycle Mgmt | DigiCert CertCentral | Centralized management platform with auto-discovery, deployment, renewal and revocation |
| Trust Lifecycle Mgmt | DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager | Full lifecycle automation for machine identities, code signing, document signing |
| DNS Services | DigiCert DNS | Secure DNS hosting integrated with certificate validation and management |
| IoT Security | DigiCert IoT Security | Identity authentication and secure communication for IoT devices |
| Code Signing | DigiCert Code Signing | Digital signatures for software to ensure code integrity and trust |
Market Position
DigiCert holds a leadership position in the enterprise SSL/TLS and PKI market. Its main competitors include:
| Competitor | Headquarters | Core Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Sectigo | Roseland, NJ, USA | Low-cost SSL certificates, large market share |
| GlobalSign | Boston, MA / Cambridge, UK / Tokyo, Japan | Global CA and PKI solutions provider |
| Entrust | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Enterprise encryption and digital security |
| Let's Encrypt | California, USA | Free automated SSL certificates |
| SSL.com | Houston, TX, USA | Affordable SSL/TLS and code signing |
| Certum | Gdańsk, Poland | Leading European CA, eIDAS compliant signatures |
Core Strengths
🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security: Strict OV/EV validation, widely trusted by global browsers and operating systems
🛠️ Powerful Management Platform: CertCentral provides one-stop certificate lifecycle management
🌍 Broad Compatibility: Root certificate compatibility across 99%+ of browsers, devices, and OS platforms
⚡ High-Performance Infrastructure: Globally deployed PKI infrastructure supporting high-volume certificate issuance
