Sectigo Expands Email Trust Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates
Event summary
- Sectigo launched Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) and Common Mark Certificates (CMCs) for enterprise customers on February 12, 2026.
- The certificates enable brands to display verified logos in email inboxes via the BIMI standard, supported by Gmail, Apple Mail, and Yahoo.
- VMCs are for trademarked brands, while CMCs cater to organizations without registered trademarks.
- Sectigo integrates the certificates into its Certificate Manager for full lifecycle management.
The big picture
Sectigo’s move comes as phishing and brand impersonation attacks surge, pressuring enterprises to bolster email security. The expansion aligns with the growing adoption of BIMI, which transforms backend authentication into visible trust signals. With over 700,000 customers, Sectigo is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital trust and brand protection.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly enterprises will integrate VMCs and CMCs into their email security strategies.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors like DigiCert or GlobalSign will accelerate their own BIMI-related offerings.
- Regulatory Impact
- The extent to which email authentication standards evolve to mandate visual trust indicators.
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