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HID vs Sectigo

HID sells identity solutions that connect billions of people, places and things. Sectigo sells digital certificates and website security products for the global business community. CISO Tribune files both under Machine identity and PKI. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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HID vs Sectigo: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
HIDHID sells identity solutions that connect billions of people, places and things.hidglobal.comSectigoSectigo sells digital certificates and website security products for the global business community.sectigo.com
What it sells
  • HID Authentication Service[3]A cloud-based authentication platform for regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, government and critical infrastructure.
  • HID Approve[3][4]A mobile authentication solution with push notification, QR code and one-time password methods.
  • HID Amico[7]HID Amico provides facial recognition technology.
  • HID Signo Reader 40[5]A reader for door applications requiring wall switch mounting.
  • HID Signo Reader 20[6]A reader for door applications requiring a narrow card reader.
  • HID VAL100[10]A ticket validator that combines barcode and NFC/RFID reading.
  • HID DigitalPersona 5300[8]A FIPS 201/PIV and FBI Mobile ID FAP 30 fingerprint reader.
  • EikonTouch TC510[9]A USB capacitive silicon fingerprint reader.
  • Sectigo Certificate Manager[5][10]Finds every certificate you own, renews them automatically, and alerts you before anything expires.
  • Sectigo Partner Platform[14]A platform that lets MSPs turn certificate lifecycle management into a managed service.
  • SSL/TLS Certificates[13]Digital certificates to secure a website.
  • Mark Certificates[8]Certificates that display brand logos in email.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesScottsdale, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by GI Partners since 2020[3][5][7]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • November 3, 2026HID announced it has acquired inepro ID, a provider of contactless authentication solutions for secure print release and identity management.[12]
  • March 24, 2026Sectigo introduced Sectigo Partner Platform, a multi-tenant platform for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and distributors to offer certificate lifecycle management services.[14]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen October 28, 2026[7]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
HID names government agencies, financial services organizations and healthcare providers that secure access to online services for citizens, customers and patients. HID also provides digital onboarding and instant card issuance to banks and fintechs. HID also offers hospitality solutions for hotels and resorts. HID Amico is for mid-sized organizations seeking a contactless reader.From its own pages, Sectigo sells mainly to organizations that need to manage certificates across the enterprise, from any source. Channel partners such as MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and distributors are the audience for Sectigo Partner Platform. Manufacturers are a named audience for Sectigo's eIDAS sealing certificates, which let them digitally seal conformity documents. Businesses that accept payment cards can use Sectigo's PCI scanning and reporting.
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November 6, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • HID and Sectigo are both filed under Machine identity and PKI.

Where they differ, field by field

  • HID's primary category is Workforce IAM and SSO; Sectigo's is Machine identity and PKI.
  • HID is also filed under Passwordless authentication and authenticators and Identity verification.
  • HID lists HID Authentication Service, HID Approve, HID Amico, HID Signo Reader 40, HID Signo Reader 20 and 3 more. Sectigo lists Sectigo Certificate Manager, Sectigo Partner Platform, SSL/TLS Certificates and Mark Certificates.
  • Sectigo is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States.
  • Sectigo is owned by GI Partners, since 2020.

What it sells: HID

What HID Authentication Service does[3]
HID Authentication Service supports CIAM use cases through customer enrollment, multi-factor authentication and identity management on a cloud-based platform. HID Authentication Service is designed to integrate with enterprise identity infrastructures, including Microsoft Entra ID.
What HID Approve does[3][4]
HID Approve is a mobile authentication solution that enables push notification authentication, QR code authentication and one-time password (OTP) generation for consumer and workforce use cases. HID Approve enables mobile transaction signing by allowing users to approve high-risk actions and transactions on their mobile device. HID Approve can be deployed as a customizable mobile authentication application or integrated into existing applications using an authentication SDK.
What HID Amico does[7]
HID Amico is for mid-sized organizations seeking a contactless reader. HID Amico supports five authentication methods: face, credential (HF/LF), HID Mobile Access and Wallets, QR code and PIN.
What HID Signo Reader 40 does[5]
HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. HID Signo Reader 40 is for door applications requiring wall switch mounting and supports credential technologies in cards, fobs and mobile devices.
What HID VAL100 does[10]
HID VAL100 Onboard Validator combines barcode and NFC/RFID reading functionality to provide a single point of presentation for tickets and travel passes. HID designed the VAL100 bus ticket validator to integrate with Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems.
What HID DigitalPersona 5300 does[8]
HID DigitalPersona 5300 is a FIPS 201/PIV and FBI Mobile ID FAP 30 fingerprint reader. HID DigitalPersona 5300 can be used with any standards-compatible fingerprint template extractor or matcher, including the DigitalPersona FingerJet Biometric Engine.
What EikonTouch TC510 does[9]
EikonTouch TC510 is a USB capacitive silicon fingerprint reader for high traffic environments such as point-of-sale and multi-user applications. EikonTouch TC510 is designed for use with the DigitalPersona Software Developer Kit (SDK).

What it sells: Sectigo

What Sectigo Certificate Manager does[5][10]
Sectigo Certificate Manager is shortened to SCM. It finds every certificate you own, renews them automatically, and alerts you before anything expires. Sectigo says its platform lets teams discover, issue, automate, and renew certificates across every team and environment.
What Sectigo Partner Platform does[14]
Sectigo Partner Platform lets MSPs turn certificate lifecycle management into a managed service. Each end customer gets a fully isolated tenant with separate usage reporting, billing, certificate inventories, and admin controls. Sectigo Partner Platform is currently available to a select number of channel partners.
What SSL/TLS Certificates does[13]
Sectigo sells digital certificates to secure a website, as a Certificate Authority. SSL/TLS certificates help secure data in transit.

Questions about HID and Sectigo

What do HID and Sectigo sell?
HID sells HID Authentication Service, HID Approve, HID Amico, HID Signo Reader 40, HID Signo Reader 20 and 3 more. Sectigo sells Sectigo Certificate Manager, Sectigo Partner Platform, SSL/TLS Certificates and Mark Certificates.
Are HID and Sectigo in the same category?
They share Machine identity and PKI. HID's primary category is Workforce IAM and SSO and Sectigo's is Machine identity and PKI.
Where are HID and Sectigo headquartered?
Sectigo is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States.
Who owns HID and Sectigo?
Sectigo is owned by GI Partners, since 2020.
Who are HID and Sectigo sold to?
HID names government agencies, financial services organizations and healthcare providers that secure access to online services for citizens, customers and patients. From its own pages, Sectigo sells mainly to organizations that need to manage certificates across the enterprise, from any source.
What have HID and Sectigo announced recently?
November 3, 2026: HID announced it has acquired inepro ID, a provider of contactless authentication solutions for secure print release and identity management. March 24, 2026: Sectigo introduced Sectigo Partner Platform, a multi-tenant platform for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and distributors to offer certificate lifecycle management services.

About HID

HID sells identity solutions that connect billions of people, places and things. HID offers access to physical spaces, networks and services using smart cards, mobile credentials or cloud-based solutions. HID provides biometric technologies to establish, verify and manage identity across diverse industries and applications. HID offers ID card printing through the cloud. HID offers solutions for the security of IT networks, systems and connected devices. HID offers cloud-based PKI for networks, IT systems and IoT devices.[1][2]

HID Authentication Service is a cloud-based authentication platform designed for identity verification and access control in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, government and critical infrastructure. HID Authentication Service supports CIAM use cases through customer enrollment, multi-factor authentication and identity management on a cloud-based platform. HID Authentication Service is designed to integrate with enterprise identity infrastructures, including Microsoft Entra ID, to extend multi-factor authentication across applications and access scenarios. HID Authentication Service supports end-to-end authentication across customer journeys and secure workforce access using a single cloud platform. HID Authentication Service supports mobile-based authentication, passkeys and one-time passwords. Users can enroll in multi-factor authentication through a mobile-based application with HID Approve. HID Authentication Service is available through HID Authentication Sales Team and authorized partners.[3]

HID Approve is a mobile authentication solution that enables push notification authentication, QR code authentication and one-time password (OTP) generation for consumer and workforce use cases. HID Approve supports push notification authentication with swipe-to-approve, QR code authentication for scan-to-approve workflows and OTP generation, including offline authentication scenarios. HID Approve enables mobile transaction signing by allowing users to approve high-risk actions and transactions on their mobile device. HID Approve can be deployed as a customizable mobile authentication application or integrated into existing applications using an authentication SDK. HID is extending the HID Approve SDK to support Apple Wallet Extension activation flows for banks and card issuers during Apple Pay provisioning. HID Approve is designed to support compliance with authentication regulations such as PSD2 and Open Banking for consumer use cases and EPCS requirements for workforce authentication.[4]

HID Signo Reader 40 is a founding member of the Signo platform. HID Signo Reader 40 is for door applications requiring wall switch mounting and supports credential technologies in cards, fobs and mobile devices. HID Signo Reader 20 is for door applications requiring a narrow card reader and supports credential technologies in cards, fobs and mobile devices. HID Amico provides facial recognition technology. HID Amico is for mid-sized organizations seeking a contactless reader. HID Amico supports five authentication methods: face, credential (HF/LF), HID Mobile Access and Wallets, QR code and PIN. HID Amico offers an optional Template on Card for storing biometric data.[1][5][6][7]

HID DigitalPersona 5300 is a FIPS 201/PIV and FBI Mobile ID FAP 30 fingerprint reader. HID DigitalPersona 5300 can be used with any standards-compatible fingerprint template extractor or matcher, including the DigitalPersona FingerJet Biometric Engine. EikonTouch TC510 is a USB capacitive silicon fingerprint reader for high traffic environments such as point-of-sale and multi-user applications. EikonTouch TC510 is designed for use with the DigitalPersona Software Developer Kit (SDK). HID VAL100 Onboard Validator combines barcode and NFC/RFID reading functionality to provide a single point of presentation for tickets and travel passes. HID designed the VAL100 bus ticket validator to integrate with Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems. VAL100 is for buses, trams and other public transit modes.[8][9]

HID Global asset tracking solutions use RFID tags in low frequency, high frequency or UHF for inventory tracking and management. HID offers Bluetooth Low Energy-based Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) for physical asset tracking. The zone-based approach from HID allows for knowing when a person or asset is in a specific area, with rules set by the customer. HID offers stock and custom RFID tags and readers. HID offers rugged RFID tags that withstand extreme temperatures, high-impact contact, natural elements and UV ray exposure.[11]

HID offers integrated identity solutions for government agencies. HID offers physical and digital security that includes biometrics, multi-factor authentication and secure credentialing. HID technologies help medical facilities protect sensitive information, track assets and authenticate identities. HID provides secure campus access and digital authentication to K-12 schools and universities. HID provides digital onboarding and instant card issuance to banks and fintechs. HID offers hospitality solutions for hotels and resorts, covering mobile access, RFID tracking and integrated building systems. HID offers rugged solutions with secure access control, real-time personnel tracking and equipment monitoring for onshore and offshore facilities.[1][2][3][4][11]

HID on the record

Sources

HID full record

  1. [1]hidglobal.comHID · hidglobal.com · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Powering Trusted Identities of the World’s People, Places and Things | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]HID Authentication ServiceHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]HID Approve | Mobile Authentication & Transaction SigningHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]HID Signo Reader 40 | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]HID Signo Reader 20 | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]HID® Amico™ Biometric Facial Recognition Reader | Buy NowHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]HID DigitalPersona 5300 Fingerprint Reader | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]HID EikonTouch TC510 Fingerprint Reader | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]HID VAL100 | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]RFID Asset Tracking & Inventory Management | HID GlobalHID Global · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]HID Acquires inepro ID, Expands Its Secure Print PortfolioHID · published November 3, 2026 · Tier A

Sectigo full record

  1. [1]sectigo.comSectigo · sectigo.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]SectigoGI Partners · gipartners.com · published November 14, 2024 · Tier A
  3. [3]A new chapter for sectigo with gi partnersSectigo · sectigo.com · published September 16, 2020 · Tier A
  4. [4]Certificate Management Solutions & SSL Certificates | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]MCP Server | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Using Sectigo ACME Service for InCommon | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · published March 1, 2024 · Tier A
  7. [7]Sectigo Certificate Manager Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier C
  8. [8]Digital Certificates, Web Security Products & More | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]About Sectigo - Global SSL, CLM & PKI Solutions Provider | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Sectigo Names Ian Hassard as Chief Product Officer to Lead Certificate Lifecycle Management… | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · published September 1, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Sectigo Names Dena Bauckman as Senior Vice President of Product | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · published April 30, 2024 · Tier A
  12. [12]eCoC Automotive Compliance | eIDAS Sealing Certificates for Vehicle Manufacturers | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Website Security Solutions: Malware, PCI & Backup | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Sectigo Introduces Industry‑First Multi‑Tenant Partner Platform for CLM Services | Sectigo® OfficialSectigo · published March 24, 2026 · Tier A

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