GeoTrust Reviews

GeoTrust is a globally recognized provider of Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) certificates, currently operating under the umbrella of DigiCert, a leading Certificate Authority (CA). Originally founded in 2001 (after acquiring the security business of Equifax), GeoTrust quickly became a major player in the web security market, known for pioneering the Domain Validated (DV) certificate method. The company experienced significant growth, serving over 100,000 customers in more than 150 countries. GeoTrust was acquired by VeriSign in 2006, which was subsequently acquired by Symantec in 2010. In 2017, Symantec sold its certificate business, including the GeoTrust brand, to Thoma Bravo, which then merged it into DigiCert. Despite these ownership changes, GeoTrust continues to offer a comprehensive range of SSL/TLS certificates, including Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), and Extended Validation (EV) certificates, as well as Wildcard and Multi-Domain (SAN) options. GeoTrust targets businesses of all sizes, from small websites needing basic encryption to large enterprises requiring high-assurance validation and brand protection. Its key selling points include affordability, flexible certificate options, strong encryption (up to 256-bit), broad browser compatibility, and access to DigiCert's robust infrastructure and award-winning customer support.