Verisign brings extra security to the iPhone
Worried that someone could steal your online identity, financial assets or data when you sign into accounts on the iPhone? Then Verisign’s free VIP Access app may be just what you’re looking for.
VIP Access, now available in the Apple App Store, adds an extra layer of security on top of online accounts. To do this, it produces a temporary security code that remains valid for only 30 seconds — during which time you must sign… Continue Reading
MK Capital finalizes acquisition of Kontiki from Verisign
MK Capital has completed its previously announced acquisition of content delivery network Kontiki from Verisign for an undisclosed price. The companies plan to announce the deal this morning.
As announced, Verisign is likely divesting Kontiki for a price lower than the $62 million it paid for it two years ago. MK Capital is one of the venture capital companies that provided initial funding to Kontiki before the Verisign acquisition. Verisign started looking for a buyer for… Continue Reading
Verisign to acquire wireless consultancy, inCode, for $52M
http://www.incodewireless.com/
VeriSign, a Mountain View provider of Internet addresses and network services, has agreed to buy inCode Wireless, a San Diego company that provides wireless consulting.
The $52 million price was unlikely enough to provide a profitable return to inCode’s investors, which included Sequoia Capital. VentureBeat has no record of the company’s previous rounds, but VentureWire reports the company raised a fourth round of venture capital in 2003 of $25 million, suggesting it has raised much more… Continue Reading
Venafi raises $5M to offer meta-encryption service for large companies
Venafi, a company that says it is the first to offer large companies a service that manages all of their encryption technologies, has raised a $5 million second round of funding led by Silicon Valley venture firm Foundation Capital.
This brings the company’s total to $16 million. Previous investors Origin Partners and UV Partners also participated in this round.
Venafi does things like make sure encryption options are turned on in software and applications being run… Continue Reading