In 2025, top certificate authority rolled out innovative options for companies to automate Public Key Infrastructure and improve email legitimacy
In 2025, GMO GlobalSign, Inc. a leading global Certificate Authority, introduced a suite of innovative solutions to help organizations automate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and enhance digital trust. It also won numerous industry accolades and reached another ISO certification milestone.
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2025 was a breakthrough year for GlobalSign! We advanced digital trust and automation, processed 50M+ secure document signings and achieved our fifth ISO certification—setting new standards for security and innovation.
Prepared Organizations for Shortened Certificate Lifecycles
To assist organizations in the transition to decreased certificate lifecycles, in June GMO GlobalSign launched a new automated certificate management tool, LifeCycleX by GMO. In addition, enhancements were made to our SAN Licensing solution to simplify and optimize SSL/TLS certificate management, especially for organizations managing dynamic or large-scale environments. Both of these advancements are in line with recent CA/B Forum activity.
Introduced Mark Certificates
To help combat phishing and spoofing, this year GMO GlobalSign introduced a new line of Mark Certificates that verify email sender authenticity and display brand logos in supported email clients. The two offerings—Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) and Common Mark Certificates (CMCs)—allow organizations to visually confirm their identity. VMCs are suited for companies with officially registered logos, while CMCs verify logo and domain ownership.
Secure Document Signing Solutions Leadership
In 2025, GMO GlobalSign’s Digital Signing Service (DSS) facilitated over 50 million secure document signings and 45 million timestamps. Trusted by government agencies and industries including finance, healthcare, and automotive, DSS remains a cornerstone of secure digital workflows.
Atlas Platform Growth
Since January, GMO GlobalSign has seen a 70% increase in unique users on our Atlas Digital Identity platform, with notable growth in the U.S., UK and Japan. Atlas empowers organizations to manage digital identities and certificates with greater efficiency and scalability.
Cybersecurity and Technology Industry Accolades
In 2025, GMO GlobalSign earned several prestigious industry recognitions:
- Top Infosec Innovator Awards: Named market leader for PKI
- Fortress Cybersecurity Award: Honored for excellence in Cryptography
- MES Midmarket 100 List: Recognized for long-term success in securing midmarket communications and identities.
Reached New ISO Certification Milestone
In addition, this year GMO GlobalSign achieved an ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management Systems, becoming the only major Certificate Authority to hold all five key ISO certifications. The achievement underscores our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.
“In 2025, we remained focused on helping customers navigate the shift to shorter certificate lifecycles through automation and compliance-ready solutions,” said Minoru Karasawa, General Manager of the Americas, GMO GlobalSign. “As a long-standing industry leader, we’re committed to delivering secure, scalable tools that meet the evolving demands of the PKI landscape.”
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