Price changes for SSL certificates offered by Sectigo result from the need to continuously raise security standards and adapt to the dynamic market requirements. These decisions are the result of significant investments in modern technologies, improvements in certificate management automation systems, and the implementation of solutions prepared for the challenges of the post-quantum era.

Causes of the Price Changes

• Investments in modern solutions: Expanding the security infrastructure and implementing advanced cryptographic algorithms aim to increase the protection of transmitted data, which translates into higher operational costs.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements: Growing industry demands and changes in CA/Browser Forum standards force the use of more rigorous verification procedures and security audits, affecting the cost structure.
• Automation of management processes: Enhancing Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems contributes to the automation of certificate renewal and monitoring, reducing the risk of downtime and administrative errors.
• Acquisition of Entrust’s public certificate business (Sectigo acquires Entrust’s public certificate business – a strategic move in the world of digital security.)

The recent acquisition of the public certificate business of Entrust by Sectigo is a strategic move that enables:

• Expansion of the offering: The integration of Entrust’s technology allows for servicing a broader customer base, especially in the enterprise segment, which increases the ability to provide comprehensive digital security services.
• Ensuring service continuity: Certificates issued by Entrust remain valid for their entire term, and the acquisition guarantees that migration to new solutions will occur without disruptions.
• Simplification of processes: Combining the systems of both companies enables more intuitive and efficient certificate management, which translates into greater stability and security for websites.

Benefits for Customers

• Higher level of security: By using the latest technologies, SSL certificates guarantee effective data encryption, which increases user trust and protects against cyberattacks.
• Service reliability and stability: Investments in infrastructure development and the acquisition of Entrust’s business result in uninterrupted service provision, minimizing the risk of website downtime.
• Simplified certificate management: Modern automation systems enable faster renewal and better management of certificates, facilitating IT operations and reducing the possibility of errors.

The price increases for SSL certificates from Sectigo are the result of necessary investments in security and technological development. The acquisition of the public certificate business enables an expanded offering, ensures service continuity, and simplifies certificate management processes. These changes are aimed at providing customers with the highest quality solutions, guaranteeing security and operational stability in the era of digital transformation. Soon, another SSL certificate solution based on the infrastructure of Sectigo and DigiCert will also be presented, which should constitute an attractive alternative. For any further questions, please feel free to contact us.