We’re excited to announce that Sectigo has acquired Entrust’s public certificate business. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to providing innovative and reliable digital security solutions for businesses globally. It also aligns with our strategic vision to enhance service to the industry while reinforcing trust and security across the digital landscape.
As the internet shifts toward shortened certificate lifespans, greater automation, and postquantum computing readiness, Entrust’s customers and partners will benefit from a seamless transition and uninterrupted business operations, and our unrivalled cloud-native certificate lifecycle management (CLM) platform. Our investment in postquantum preparedness will furthermore empower our customers to future-proof their businesses against the challenges of tomorrow.

What this means for customers and partners

Business continuity
For Entrust customers and partners alike, it’s business as usual. Support and services will remain the same and uninterrupted, and we’re committed to supporting Entrust to maintain the same exceptional level of customer care you rely on.

Long-term partnership
Together, we’re building a more robust foundation to embrace industry changes like shorter TLS certificate lifespans and postquantum cryptography (PQC). Sectigo is dedicated to empowering your business and customers with secure, agile solutions for today and tomorrow.

Digital trust leadership
Through advanced automation, streamlined certificate lifecycle management, and strategic investments in post-quantum cryptography, we ensure your digital assets are protected from emerging threats and evolving challenges.


All-in-one, cloud-native CLM

Sectigo’s cutting-edge, cloud-native, all-in-one CLM solution streamlines certificate management with advanced automation and centralized oversight. | With a focus on crypto agility, it seamlessly integrates with both public and private certificate authorities, delivering a simplified and secure user experience for organizations of all sizes. | Supporting over 50 integrations with leading technology providers, SCM ensures broad interoperability and future-proofs businesses against evolving industry requirements such as PQC and shorter TLS certificate lifespans. |
Sectigo by the numbers
Sectigo is the trusted choice for businesses worldwide, offering expertise and innovation in certificate lifecycle management (CLM) and digital trust solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Customer FAQ
The acquisition will not have any immediate impact. Sectigo will honor your existing contract and Entrust will continue to support ECS. Sectigo will be working with Entrust to determine the best long-term approach for customers, and will provide details on our plans within 90 days.
Yes, your existing SSL.com certificates will remain valid for their entire lifecycle. Sectigo is committed to ensuring uninterrupted service throughout this transition.
You don’t need to revalidate your domain(s) for currently active certificates validated by Entrust.
Yes, you can renew your expiring certificates or buy new Sectigo certificates directly from ECS. You can find more information on how to do this here: https://files.entrust.com/presentations/ecs-14-1-1-customer/index.html#/
You can continue to purchase more certificates directly through ECS.
When existing certificates are renewed or new certificates are issued, they will go through a standard validation process, and that will require revalidating your domain(s).
There will be no impact on your renewal with Entrust.
No, your current contract with Entrust remains in effect.
You will continue to work with your existing Entrust customer success team and will also gain access to a dedicated account management team at Sectigo.
Entrust will continue to provide support for ECS until further notice.
Yes, migrating to Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) is straightforward and gives you access to powerful features like automation, integrations, and centralized management. Contact us to discuss your migration options today.
Yes, you can continue working with your current partner for all your certificate needs.
No, Sectigo will honor your existing contract terms with Entrust.
Partner FAQ
The acquisition will not have any immediate impact. Sectigo will honor your existing contract and Entrust will continue to support ECS. Sectigo will be working with Entrust to determine the best long-term approach for your customers, and will provide details on our plans within 90 days.
No, Sectigo will honor your existing partnership agreement with Entrust.
No, you won’t need to sign a new partnership agreement for now. We will reach out to you and introduce you to the advantages of the Sectigo Partner Program.
Yes, Sectigo will honor your existing contract terms with Entrust.
You will continue to work with your existing Entrust partner success team and will also gain access to a dedicated partner account management team at Sectigo.
Entrust will continue to provide support for ECS until further notice.
Yes, your customers’ existing SSL.com certificates will remain valid for their entire lifecycle. Sectigo is committed to ensuring uninterrupted service throughout this transition.
Your customers don’t need to revalidate their domain(s) for currently active certificates validated by Entrust.
Yes, your customers can renew their expiring certificates or buy new Sectigo certificates directly from ECS. You can find more information on how to do this here: https://files.entrust.com/presentations/ecs-14-1-1-customer/index.html#/
Do you have any outstanding questions?
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Upcoming Ask Me Anything webinars
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Customer webinars:
- Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 12 noon ET. Registrer here