VeriSign
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.[1]
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.[2]
- 2000: VeriSign acquired Network Solutions, the original registrar for .com, .net, and .org domains.[3]
- 2010: VeriSign sold its authentication and PKI business to Symantec and refocused on DNS and domain management operations.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ VeriSign - About Us Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ VeriSign: A Brief History Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ VeriSign to Acquire Network Solutions Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ Symantec to Acquire VeriSign Security Business Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ VeriSign DNS Operations Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ VeriSign .com Pricing Agreement Controversy Accessed: 2024-12-13.
- ↑ VeriSign Financial Overview Accessed: 2024-12-13.