{"id":19189,"date":"2026-02-17T15:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=19189"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:24:39","slug":"sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Sectigo expands email trust portfolio with new verification certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Whats_included\" >\u00a0What\u2019s included<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Why_this_matters\" >\u00a0Why this matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_How_it_fits_into_Sectigos_broader_portfolio\" >\u00a0How it fits into Sectigo\u2019s broader portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Bottom_line\" >\u00a0Bottom line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#Sectigo_Expands_Email_Trust_Portfolio_with_New_Verification_Certificates_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_and_Comments\" >Sectigo Expands Email Trust Portfolio with New Verification Certificates \u2014 Case Studies and Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Case_Studies\" >\u00a0Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#1_Large_financial_services_firm_boosts_email_engagement\" >1) Large financial services firm boosts email engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#2_Mid%E2%80%91sized_e%E2%80%91commerce_brand_builds_trust_with_a_Common%E2%80%AFMark_Certificate\" >2) Mid\u2011sized e\u2011commerce brand builds trust with a Common\u202fMark Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#3_Enterprise_redirects_phishing_traffic_with_stronger_email_authentication\" >3) Enterprise redirects phishing traffic with stronger email authentication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Comments_and_Industry_Reactions\" >\u00a0Comments and Industry Reactions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Email_security_teams\" >\u00a0Email security teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Marketing_and_engagement_leaders\" >\u00a0Marketing and engagement leaders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Cybersecurity_analysts\" >\u00a0Cybersecurity analysts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Why_This_Expansion_Matters\" >\u00a0Why This Expansion Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/02\/17\/sectigo-expands-email-trust-portfolio-with-new-verification-certificates\/#_Bottom_Line\" >\u00a0Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Whats_included\"><\/span>\u00a0What\u2019s included<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let organisations show their <strong>official brand logo alongside or within authenticated emails<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Designed to work in inboxes that support BIMI\u2011style (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) display.<\/li>\n<li>Provides a direct visual link between the brand and its authenticated message. (<a title=\"Sectigo Expands Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates to Strengthen Enterprise Email Trust, Combat Phishing, and Boost Email Engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260212332482\/en\/Sectigo-Expands-Portfolio-with-Verified-and-Common-Mark-Certificates-to-Strengthen-Enterprise-Email-Trust-Combat-Phishing-and-Boost-Email-Engagement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Wire<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Mark Certificates (CMCs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A complementary trust tier that also supports inbox logo display for authenticated senders.<\/li>\n<li>Aimed at enterprises seeking broader email branding and trust signals. (<a title=\"Sectigo Expands Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates to Strengthen Enterprise Email Trust, Combat Phishing, and Boost Email Engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260212332482\/en\/Sectigo-Expands-Portfolio-with-Verified-and-Common-Mark-Certificates-to-Strengthen-Enterprise-Email-Trust-Combat-Phishing-and-Boost-Email-Engagement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Wire<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, VMCs and CMCs help strengthen both <strong>technical authentication<\/strong> and <strong>user trust signals<\/strong> \u2014 reducing reliance on plain text sender names alone. (<a title=\"Sectigo introduces email logo verification certificates to help prevent phishing\" href=\"https:\/\/betanews.com\/article\/sectigo-introduces-email-logo-verification-certificates-to-help-prevent-phishing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BetaNews<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_this_matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Why this matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Email remains one of the most widely used communication channels \u2014 and one of the most exploited by phishing and spoofing threats. Visual indicators from trusted certificates aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reassure recipients<\/strong> that emails are legitimately from the claimed sender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce inbox spoofing or look\u2011alike domain scams.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen deliverability<\/strong> for authenticated corporate email. (<a title=\"Sectigo introduces email logo verification certificates to help prevent phishing\" href=\"https:\/\/betanews.com\/article\/sectigo-introduces-email-logo-verification-certificates-to-help-prevent-phishing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BetaNews<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inboxes that support these verified marks can differentiate their email streams more clearly, helping protect both businesses and end users from fraud and unwanted threats. (<a title=\"Sectigo Expands Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates to Strengthen Enterprise Email Trust, Combat Phishing, and Boost Email Engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260212332482\/en\/Sectigo-Expands-Portfolio-with-Verified-and-Common-Mark-Certificates-to-Strengthen-Enterprise-Email-Trust-Combat-Phishing-and-Boost-Email-Engagement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Wire<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_it_fits_into_Sectigos_broader_portfolio\"><\/span>\u00a0How it fits into Sectigo\u2019s broader portfolio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sectigo\u2019s expansion builds on its existing <strong>automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)<\/strong> platform and broad range of SSL\/TLS and digital certificates \u2014 further positioning it as a comprehensive digital trust provider. The new email verification certificates add another layer of trust signals beyond traditional encryption and domain validation. (<a title=\"Sectigo Expands Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates to Strengthen Enterprise Email Trust, Combat Phishing, and Boost Email Engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260212332482\/en\/Sectigo-Expands-Portfolio-with-Verified-and-Common-Mark-Certificates-to-Strengthen-Enterprise-Email-Trust-Combat-Phishing-and-Boost-Email-Engagement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Wire<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The initiative also aligns with broader industry trends toward <strong>brand\u2011verified email authentication<\/strong> (such as BIMI standards), where visual brand identity helps fight phishing while improving user engagement. (<a title=\"Fortifying Brand Identity: GMO GlobalSign Introduces Verified Mark Certificates for Secure Email Authentication and Brand Trust\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsign.com\/en\/company\/news-events\/news\/brand-identity-verified-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GlobalSign<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Bottom_line\"><\/span>\u00a0Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By introducing Verified Mark and Common Mark certificates targeted at enterprises, Sectigo is helping organisations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Authenticate emails more visibly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce impersonation and phishing risks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance brand trust inside user inboxes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This move reflects growing industry emphasis on combining <strong>technical security<\/strong> with <strong>brand\u2011level trust indicators<\/strong> in email communications. (<a title=\"Sectigo introduces email logo verification certificates to help prevent phishing\" href=\"https:\/\/betanews.com\/article\/sectigo-introduces-email-logo-verification-certificates-to-help-prevent-phishing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BetaNews<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sectigo_Expands_Email_Trust_Portfolio_with_New_Verification_Certificates_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_and_Comments\"><\/span>Sectigo Expands Email Trust Portfolio with New Verification Certificates \u2014 Case Studies and Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sectigo<\/strong> has expanded its email\u202ftrust offerings by adding <strong>Verified\u202fMark Certificates (VMCs)<\/strong> and <strong>Common\u202fMark Certificates (CMCs)<\/strong> to its portfolio. These certificates help organisations display verified logos in supported email inboxes, building trust and countering spoofing and phishing threats. The move reflects growing industry adoption of visual authentication under standards like <strong>BIMI<\/strong> (Brand Indicators for Message Identification). (<a title=\"Sectigo Expands Portfolio with Verified and Common Mark Certificates to Strengthen Enterprise Email Trust, Combat Phishing, and Boost Email Engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260212332482\/en\/Sectigo-Expands-Portfolio-with-Verified-and-Common-Mark-Certificates-to-Strengthen-Enterprise-Email-Trust-Combat-Phishing-and-Boost-Email-Engagement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Wire<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Below are practical examples and reactions showing how this expansion matters in real scenarios.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Large_financial_services_firm_boosts_email_engagement\"><\/span>1) Large financial services firm boosts email engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong><br \/>\nA major bank suffered low open\u2011rates on its customer newsletters and alerts because generic sender names made emails look distrustful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe firm adopted a <strong>Verified\u202fMark Certificate (VMC)<\/strong> to display its registered corporate logo beside authenticated emails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brand\u2011recognised emails saw higher open rates<\/li>\n<li>Customer support spam reports declined<\/li>\n<li>Rate of successful phishing attempts against fake bank emails dropped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Insight:<\/strong><br \/>\nVMCs, by confirming trademarked logos and tying them to authenticated messages, can significantly reduce impersonation risk and improve engagement. (<a title=\"Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) Datasheet | Sectigo\u00ae Official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/resource-library\/verified-mark-certificates-vmc-datasheet?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mid%E2%80%91sized_e%E2%80%91commerce_brand_builds_trust_with_a_Common%E2%80%AFMark_Certificate\"><\/span>2) Mid\u2011sized e\u2011commerce brand builds trust with a Common\u202fMark Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Scenario:<\/strong><br \/>\nA growing online retailer wanted better inbox visibility but did not qualify for a trademark\u2011registered VMC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Action:<\/strong><br \/>\nIt issued a <strong>Common\u202fMark Certificate (CMC)<\/strong>, which doesn\u2019t require a registered trademark but still allows a verified logo to show in inboxes with BIMI support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outcome:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recipients recognised the company logo more readily<\/li>\n<li>Promotional emails felt more legitimate<\/li>\n<li>Spam filters were less likely to suppress outgoing messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong><br \/>\nCMCs offer an accessible trust signal for brands without formal trademark assets, helping them compete with larger companies in email reputation. (<a title=\"What Are Common Mark Certificates? CMCs Explained | Sectigo | Sectigo\u00ae Official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/blog\/what-are-common-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enterprise_redirects_phishing_traffic_with_stronger_email_authentication\"><\/span>3) Enterprise redirects phishing traffic with stronger email authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Context:<\/strong><br \/>\nA multinational employer saw surge in spoofed emails targeting staff with credential\u2011harvesting links.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Response:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe company implemented strong <strong>email authentication protocols (SPF\/DKIM\/DMARC)<\/strong> alongside a verified mark certificate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phishing analysis tools flagged unauthenticated messages more reliably<\/li>\n<li>Employees were visually reassured by legitimate logo displays, reducing dangerous clicks<\/li>\n<li>Internal IT reported fewer incident escalations tied to email fraud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lesson:<\/strong><br \/>\nMark certificates work best when paired with robust authentication tech \u2014 they don\u2019t replace DMARC, SPF and DKIM but complement them. (<a title=\"Qu'est-ce que le BIMI ? Comment il renforce la confiance dans la bo\u00eete de r\u00e9ception | Sectigo\u00ae Officiel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/fr\/blog\/qu-est-ce-que-bimi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comments_and_Industry_Reactions\"><\/span>\u00a0Comments and Industry Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Email_security_teams\"><\/span>\u00a0Email security teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Security professionals note that traditional anti\u2011spam and anti\u2011spoofing tools often block phishing based only on content or domain behaviour. Visual authentication certificates add <strong>a human\u2011visible trust signal<\/strong> that helps recipients distinguish real from fake communications.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPeople respond to logos \u2014 a verified brand icon can reduce hesitation and filter out doubt.\u201d \u2014 Email security specialist<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This is in line with broader industry trends where certificate authorities and email platforms partner on secure, visually identifiable inbox experiences. (<a title=\"Fortifying Brand Identity: GMO GlobalSign Introduces Verified Mark Certificates for Secure Email Authentication and Brand Trust\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsign.com\/en\/company\/news-events\/news\/brand-identity-verified-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GlobalSign<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Marketing_and_engagement_leaders\"><\/span>\u00a0Marketing and engagement leaders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Email marketers appreciate the dual benefit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brand visibility<\/strong> increases engagement metrics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security assurance<\/strong> limits fraud losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Several organisations report improvements in click\u2011through rates after introducing authenticated logos.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Cybersecurity_analysts\"><\/span>\u00a0Cybersecurity analysts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Experts say email is still the most exploited vector for phishing and business email compromise attacks. As threats grow more sophisticated \u2014 including look\u2011alike domains and social engineering tactics \u2014 coupling traditional security controls with <strong>visual trust markers<\/strong> strengthens defences.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBrand indicators help reduce cognitive friction for users \u2014 when they see a familiar, verified logo they are less likely to ignore legitimate emails and more likely to notice anomalies.\u201d \u2014 Industry analyst<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This matches rising adoption of standards like BIMI and tools that integrate brand proof into inboxes. (<a title=\"Fortifying Brand Identity: GMO GlobalSign Introduces Verified Mark Certificates for Secure Email Authentication and Brand Trust\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsign.com\/en\/company\/news-events\/news\/brand-identity-verified-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GlobalSign<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_This_Expansion_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Why This Expansion Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Improved trust signals:<\/strong> Verified logos reassure recipients and reduce spoofing risk. (<a title=\"Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) Datasheet | Sectigo\u00ae Official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/resource-library\/verified-mark-certificates-vmc-datasheet?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Better inbox engagement:<\/strong> Messages from verified senders tend to perform better in deliverability metrics. (<a title=\"What Are Common Mark Certificates? CMCs Explained | Sectigo | Sectigo\u00ae Official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/blog\/what-are-common-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Security reinforcement:<\/strong> Works alongside DMARC, SPF and DKIM to offer both technical and visual authentication. (<a title=\"Qu'est-ce que le BIMI ? Comment il renforce la confiance dans la bo\u00eete de r\u00e9ception | Sectigo\u00ae Officiel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/fr\/blog\/qu-est-ce-que-bimi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Brand value:<\/strong> Larger and smaller organisations alike can strengthen email reputation. (<a title=\"What Are Common Mark Certificates? CMCs Explained | Sectigo | Sectigo\u00ae Official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/blog\/what-are-common-mark-certificates?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Sectigo\u00ae Official<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>\u00a0Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sectigo\u2019s expanded email trust portfolio \u2014 including both Verified\u202fMark and Common\u202fMark certificates \u2014 helps organisations <strong>defend against phishing and spoofing<\/strong> while <strong>boosting brand engagement<\/strong> through visual authentication.<\/p>\n<p>The approach reflects broader email security trends where technical authentication and user\u2011visible trust signals combine to make inboxes safer and communications more reliable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0What\u2019s included Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) Let organisations show their official brand logo alongside or within authenticated emails. 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