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'''VeriSign, Inc.''' is an American company that provides internet infrastructure services, including managing two of the world's most popular top-level domains, [[.com]] and [[.net]]. The company plays a critical role in ensuring the stability and security of the [[Domain Name System]] (DNS). Founded in 1995, VeriSign is headquartered in [[Reston, Virginia]], [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign - About Us |url=https://www.verisign.com/en_US/company/index.xhtml |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Verisign}}</ref>

== History ==
* '''1995''': VeriSign was founded as a spin-off from [[RSA Data Security, Inc.]] to focus on digital certificates and public key infrastructure (PKI) services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign: A Brief History |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/31/business/a-pioneer-in-digital-certificates.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=The New York Times}}</ref>
* '''2000''': VeriSign acquired [[Network Solutions]], the original registrar for [[.com]], [[.net]], and [[.org]] domains.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign to Acquire Network Solutions |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/verisign-snags-network-solutions-in-21-billion-deal/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=CNET}}</ref>
* '''2010''': VeriSign sold its authentication and PKI business to [[Symantec]] and refocused on DNS and domain management operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Symantec to Acquire VeriSign Security Business |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704388304575202543613634046 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref>
== Role in Internet Infrastructure ==
VeriSign is a central player in the operation of the global internet. It ensures:
* The stability of over ''170 million'' registered domains under [[.com]] and [[.net]].
* Secure and uninterrupted operation of the DNS root zone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign DNS Operations |url=https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/dns-operations-2024-01-01-en |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=ICANN}}</ref>

== Criticism and Controversy ==
* VeriSign has faced criticism over its pricing practices for [[.com]] and [[.net]] domain registrations.
* In 2020, ICANN approved VeriSign’s request to increase [[.com]] domain prices, sparking controversy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign .com Pricing Agreement Controversy |url=https://www.techcrunch.com/2020/03/11/icann-approves-price-hike-verisign/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=TechCrunch}}</ref>

== Financial Performance ==
VeriSign is a publicly traded company listed on the [[NASDAQ]] under the ticker symbol '''VRSN'''. Its profitability is primarily derived from managing [[.com]] and [[.net]] domains.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VeriSign Financial Overview |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/vrsn |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=MarketWatch}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Domain Name System (DNS)]]
* [[ICANN]]
* [[.com]]
* [[.net]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.verisign.com Official VeriSign Website]
* [https://www.icann.org/resources VeriSign at ICANN]

[[Category:Internet companies]]
[[Category:Domain Name System]]
[[Category:Companies based in Reston, Virginia]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1995]]
{{SHORTDESC:American internet infrastructure company}}

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