Symantec uniting VeriSign and Norton brands for improved website protection

Today, the VeriSign Checkmark – the most recognized trust mark on the Internet has been combined with Norton protection. Together they become the Norton Secured Seal, a new name to describe the very best in online security standards.

The Norton Secured Seal will be displayed more than half a billion times per day in 170 countries on websites and in search results on enabled browsers.  The Norton Secured Seal provides consumers and businesses with the assurance that the website is highly-trusted and secure. For more information, check here.

Breaking News: Symantec Acquires VeriSign's security business

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Symantec announced the acquisition of Verisign's security business, which includes key technologies that enable safe and secure transactions online. Symantec will own VeriSign's name and trademarks as well as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Services, the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Services, the VeriSign Trust Services and the VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) Authentication Service.

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