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In August of 2010, Symantec™ purchased VeriSign® Authentication Services and as a result, all VeriSign® product names and branding will be affected. VeriSign® SSL Certificates and the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal will become part of the Symantec™ suite of security solutions and will be included in the company's Norton™ branded suite of products.

In April 2012 Symantec™ will complete the transition of VeriSign® offerings into the Norton™ security products family by changing the names and logos for all VeriSign® products. The famous VeriSign® "checkmark" - combined with the leading name in personal technology protection - will become the Norton™ Secured Seal and is set to remain as the most recognized trust mark on the internet.

The new Norton™ product names and seal products will be rolled out globally by 15 April 2012 and all existing VeriSign® seals will be converted automatically to the new Norton™ branded seal at that time.

	Current Name			New Name From 15 April 2012	Information
	VeriSign® Secured® Seal			Norton™ Secured Seal
	VeriSign® SSL Certificates			Symantec™ SSL Certificates
	VeriSign® Code Signing Certificates			Symantec™ Code Signing Certificates
	VeriSign® Secure Site			Symantec™ Secure Site
	VeriSign® Secure Site Pro (SGC)			Symantec™ Secure Site Pro (SGC)
	VeriSign® Secure Site + EV			Symantec™ Secure Site + EV
	VeriSign® Secure Site Pro + EV (SGC)			Symantec™ Secure Site Pro + EV (SGC)

The following information may assist with any questions you may have about the VeriSign® to Norton™ transition, as well as the benefits that will automatically be applied after the transition period.

Who Is Symantec™ Who Is Norton™
What Is The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal
Why Is The Trust Seal Brand Name Changing To Norton™
What Is The Difference Between VeriSign® Secured® Seal, VeriSign® Trust™ Seal And Norton™ Secured Seal
How Can I Get The Norton™ Secured Seal For My Website
Can I Use The Norton™ Secured Seal Before April 2012
Can I Customize The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal
Can I Still Use The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal After April 2012 Instead Of The Norton™ Secured Seal

Symantec™ is the leading source of trust online, protecting 100% of the Fortune 500, scanning 30% of the world's email traffic, backing up more than half of the world's business information and protecting more than 135 million consumers with Norton™ security products. The Symantec™ owned brand of Norton™ is one of the most recognized internet security brands in the world.

The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal is a dynamic, animated graphic that displays on web pages secured by VeriSign® SSL Certificates and websites authenticated by VeriSign®. When users click the VeriSign® seal, a verification page opens containing information about your organization, the status of your malware scan, and SSL Certificate details (if you are an SSL customer).

In April 2012, all VeriSign® seals will automatically update to the Norton™ Secured Seal. The VeriSign® "checkmark", part of the most recognized trust mark on the internet, will be combined with the leading name in personal technology protection, Norton™, and become the Norton™ Secured Seal. After the update, the Norton™ Secured Seal will be displayed up to 650 million times per day in 165 countries and in search results on enabled browsers.

Learn More About How A Website Trust Seal Can Benefit Your Business

In August 2010, Symantec™ purchased VeriSign® Authentication Services, including VeriSign® SSL Certificates and the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal. As part of the transition, the trust mark will become part of the Symantec™ product family. The checkmark will stay the same and the seal will say "Norton™ Secured, powered by VeriSign®".

The Symantec™ Norton™ brand is extremely well known to consumers, and these consumers look for the Norton™ Secured Seal on websites just like yours. In recent tests, 77% of consumers recognize the Norton™ Secured Seal with the check, more than any competitors' trust seals (Symantec™ Consumer Research, January 2011).

While the VeriSign® Trust™ and VeriSign® Secured™ Seals appear to be the same; there are some differences between the seals. Both seals are provided free of charge with the purchase of any VeriSign® SSL Certificate, however the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal can also be purchased as a stand alone product so you can display the seal on a website that does not require an SSL Certificate.

VeriSign® Secured® Seal

The VeriSign® Secured® Seal says "VeriSign® Secured" and displays only on websites that are secured by a VeriSign® SSL Certificate. This seal shows your customers that any information they enter on your website is encrypted and secure.

VeriSign® Trust™ Seal

The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal says "VeriSign® Trusted" and displays on websites that have passed a daily website malware scan. The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal also displays in search results on enabled browsers, partner shopping sites and product review pages through VeriSign® Seal-in-Search™. This product is excellent for websites that do not need an SSL Certificate but who want to show customers that their company has been verified by a trusted third party and they are a legitimate business.

Norton™ Secured Seal

The Norton™ Secured Seal says "Norton™ Secured, powered by VeriSign®" and includes the checkmark and a distinctive yellow circle. It will display on websites that have passed the daily website malware scan included with your purchase, and will also appear in search results on enabled browsers. In April 2012, both the VeriSign® Secured™ Seal and the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal will automatically update to the Norton™ Secured Seal.

All three seals have the same footprint on your site. When you insert the code, the correct seal will automatically display.

The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal is included with the purchase of any VeriSign® SSL Certificate. It also can be purchased separately for websites that do not require SSL for securing online transactions. In April 2012, your VeriSign® Trust™ Seal will automatically update to the Norton™ Secured Seal.

Purchase A VeriSign® SSL Certificate Or Purchase A VeriSign® Trust™ Seal

A select group of early adopters are testing the Norton™ Secured Seal before April 2012. If you are interested in displaying a Norton™ Secured Seal prior to 15 April 2012, please Contact Us for more information.

The VeriSign® Trust™ Seal is the most recognized trust mark on the internet to maintain the value of trust in the seal and to comply with the terms and conditions of the license agreement, you must not modify the seal in any way.

No, when the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal is automatically updated to the Norton™ Secured Seal in April 2012 you will no longer be able to display the VeriSign® Trust Seal.

The Norton™ Secured Seal will be displayed up to 650 million times per day in 165 countries and in search results on enabled browsers as well as partner shopping sites and product review webpages. Consumer tests by Symantec™ have shown that the Norton™ Secured Seal retains the high level of recognition and trust of the VeriSign® Trust™ Seal.

Purchase A VeriSign® SSL Certificate Or VeriSIgn® Trust™ Seal For Your Website