IONOS Partners with Sectigo to Redefine Digital Security for Over 6 Million Customers

Karlsruhe, February 12,2025

IONOS, Europe’s leading hosting and cloud provider, has selected Sectigo, a global leader in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), as its exclusive digital certificate authority partner, reinforcing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions to its more than 6 million customers worldwide. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the companies’ longstanding collaboration, driving innovation and simplifying certificate management across IONOS’s extensive portfolio of brands.

With over 22 million domains and 100,000 servers, IONOS will leverage Sectigo’s advanced SSL/TLS, eIDAS, and S/MIME certificate offerings to enhance its security ecosystem. Through a unified API, the collaboration empowers IONOS customers with seamless access to robust digital certificate solutions tailored to meet evolving security demands and stringent European compliance requirements.

Why Digital Certificates Matter

Digital certificates, such as SSL/TLS, are essential for securing websites and online communications. They encrypt sensitive data, protecting it from cyberattacks and ensuring that visitors can trust the authenticity of a website. For businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), these certificates are vital to maintaining customer confidence, protecting personal information, and complying with industry regulations. With Sectigo’s expertise in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), IONOS customers benefit from reliable, easy-to-manage solutions that safeguard their digital operations without the complexity of manual certificate handling.

Streamlined Security for a Global Audience

Under the partnership, IONOS and its network of 10 international brands, including STRATO, Arsys, Fasthosts, and home.pl, will benefit from a centralized platform for certificate lifecycle management. This simplifies deployment, reporting, and billing for a diverse, multilingual customer base while ensuring optimal security at scale.

“Certificates are the backbone of secure online interactions, particularly for SMEs navigating today’s digital-first economy,” said Achim Weiss, CEO of IONOS. “Sectigo’s unmatched technical excellence and reliability align perfectly with our mission to empower businesses with superior digital security solutions. Together, we’re strengthening our customers’ ability to thrive in an increasingly connected world.”

Meeting the Challenges of a Rapidly Changing Security Landscape

As organizations worldwide adapt to Google’s forthcoming mandate for 90-day encryption certificate lifecycles – requiring certificates to be renewed every three months to enhance online security – the need for automated, scalable certificate management has never been greater. IONOS’s partnership with Sectigo directly addresses this challenge, mitigating risks of outages and breaches associated with expired certificates. By integrating Sectigo’s trusted technologies, IONOS is enhancing its customers’ security, empowering them to safeguard their online presence and accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

“We are honored to expand our partnership with IONOS, solidifying our position as their trusted Certificate Authority,” said Kevin Weiss, CEO of Sectigo. “This collaboration represents a shared vision for advancing digital trust on a global scale. Together, we are setting a new standard for secure, seamless, and scalable digital solutions.”

Driving Innovation and Excellence in Digital Trust

IONOS and Sectigo’s enhanced partnership underscores their shared dedication to enabling businesses to thrive in an era of rapid technological change. By prioritizing security, scalability, and customer-centric innovation, the companies are poised to lead the way in redefining digital trust for the modern age.