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Keyfactor vs Sectigo

Keyfactor sells products that give security teams visibility and control over the identities and cryptography that secure every digital interaction. 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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Keyfactor vs Sectigo: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
KeyfactorKeyfactor sells products that give security teams visibility and control over the identities and cryptography that secure every digital interaction.keyfactor.comSectigoSectigo sells digital certificates and website security products for the global business community.sectigo.com
What it sells
  • Keyfactor AgileSec[7]Keyfactor AgileSec helps discover cryptography, understand where it is used, and identify hidden vulnerabilities.
  • Keyfactor Command[5][9]Keyfactor Command is a Certificate Lifecycle Management tool.
  • Keyfactor Command for IoT[5]Keyfactor Command for IoT is an IoT Identity Platform for manufacturers.
  • EJBCA Enterprise[10]EJBCA Enterprise is a complete PKI platform.
  • SignServer[10]SignServer is an API-driven signing engine.
  • 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
Independence, United StatesScottsdale, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[2][4][9][14]Owned by GI Partners since 2020[3][5][7]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • November 4, 2026Keyfactor appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its Chief Information Security Officer.[12]
  • September 9, 2026Keyfactor said it exceeded 200 million dollars in annual recurring revenue at the beginning of Q3 2026.[11]
  • July 27, 2026Keyfactor announced its intent to acquire Cofide, a UK-based identity platform for software workloads and AI agents.[13]
  • July 6, 2026Keyfactor announced a growth investment of over 1 billion dollars from Summit Partners.[2]
  • 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: listed, seen November 10, 2026[14]
  • 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
Keyfactor addresses manufacturers that need to build high-assurance identity into connected devices across the device lifecycle. Keyfactor describes automotive OEMs and suppliers as needing to ensure that every vehicle and charging component has identity-first security. Keyfactor describes security for smart grids, manufacturing facilities, and energy and utilities infrastructure. Keyfactor offers deployment on-prem, in the cloud, and in a Kubernetes cluster.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.
Last verified
November 9, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Machine identity and PKI is the primary category of both Keyfactor and Sectigo.
  • Both are headquartered in the United States.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Keyfactor lists Keyfactor AgileSec, Keyfactor Command, Keyfactor Command for IoT, EJBCA Enterprise and SignServer. Sectigo lists Sectigo Certificate Manager, Sectigo Partner Platform, SSL/TLS Certificates and Mark Certificates.
  • Keyfactor is headquartered in Independence, United States. Sectigo is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States.
  • Keyfactor is privately held. Sectigo is owned by GI Partners, since 2020.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Keyfactor and Sectigo under Machine identity and PKI as the primary category. Keyfactor sells Keyfactor AgileSec for discovering cryptography, Keyfactor Command for certificate lifecycle management, Keyfactor Command for IoT, EJBCA Enterprise as a PKI platform, and SignServer as a signing engine. Sectigo sells Sectigo Certificate Manager, which finds certificates and renews them automatically, along with SSL/TLS Certificates, Mark Certificates, and Sectigo Partner Platform. The overlap is certificate lifecycle management, which is Keyfactor Command on one side and Sectigo Certificate Manager on the other.

Keyfactor describes its IoT, EJBCA Enterprise and SignServer products in terms of manufacturing and connected devices, including firmware signing and over-the-air updates. Sectigo is a Certificate Authority that sells digital certificates for websites, and it also offers SiteLock, CodeGuard and HackerGuardian. Sectigo Partner Platform is aimed at MSPs and is currently available to a select number of channel partners.

Keyfactor is headquartered in Independence, United States, and is privately held. Sectigo is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States, and has been owned by GI Partners since 2020. On July 6, 2026, Keyfactor announced a growth investment of over 1 billion dollars from Summit Partners. Keyfactor also announced its intent to acquire Cofide on July 27, 2026. On March 24, 2026, Sectigo introduced Sectigo Partner Platform for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and distributors.

What it sells: Keyfactor

What Keyfactor AgileSec does[7]
Keyfactor AgileSec deploys sensors to scan code, servers, endpoints, cloud workloads, and real-time network traffic. Keyfactor AgileSec is offered as AgileSec SaaS, hosted by Keyfactor, or as a self-hosted deployment. Keyfactor AgileSec integrates with CLM, GRC, ITSM, and CMDB platforms to support workflow-driven remediation.
What Keyfactor Command does[5][9]
Keyfactor Command finds every certificate, including hybrid and PQ certificates, using real-time CA synchronization, network scanning, and agent-based or agentless discovery of key and trust stores. Keyfactor Command uses modular orchestrators to provision certificates directly to network endpoints, load balancers, servers, and cloud workloads. Keyfactor Command can be deployed on-prem, in the cloud, in a Kubernetes cluster, and combined with fully managed PKI.
What Keyfactor Command for IoT does[5]
Keyfactor Command for IoT signs firmware and delivers over-the-air (OTA) software updates to a fleet of devices. Keyfactor Command for IoT manages encryption keys and digital certificates from generation and enrollment to provisioning, renewal, and revocation.
What EJBCA Enterprise does[10]
EJBCA Enterprise is a complete PKI platform. Keyfactor describes EJBCA Enterprise for use in modern manufacturing environments.
What SignServer does[10]
SignServer enables signing in virtually any format. Keyfactor describes SignServer as supporting complex manufacturing environments.

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 Keyfactor and Sectigo

What do Keyfactor and Sectigo sell?
Keyfactor sells Keyfactor AgileSec, Keyfactor Command, Keyfactor Command for IoT, EJBCA Enterprise and SignServer. Sectigo sells Sectigo Certificate Manager, Sectigo Partner Platform, SSL/TLS Certificates and Mark Certificates.
Are Keyfactor and Sectigo in the same category?
Yes. Machine identity and PKI is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Keyfactor and Sectigo headquartered?
Keyfactor is headquartered in Independence, United States. Sectigo is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States.
Who owns Keyfactor and Sectigo?
Keyfactor is privately held. Sectigo is owned by GI Partners, since 2020.
Who are Keyfactor and Sectigo sold to?
Keyfactor addresses manufacturers that need to build high-assurance identity into connected devices across the device lifecycle. From its own pages, Sectigo sells mainly to organizations that need to manage certificates across the enterprise, from any source.
What have Keyfactor and Sectigo announced recently?
November 4, 2026: Keyfactor appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its Chief Information Security Officer. 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 Keyfactor

Keyfactor sells products that give security teams visibility and control over the identities and cryptography that secure every digital interaction. Keyfactor is building the Trust Control Plane, a system architected to observe, govern, and orchestrate the cryptographic identities and infrastructure that secure every digital interaction. Keyfactor designs cryptography, builds the systems that run it, and helps shape the policies that govern it. Keyfactor states that machine identities and cryptography encrypt data, verify trust, and authenticate every connection.[6]

Keyfactor offers continuous discovery and observation of cryptographic assets across an environment, all in one place. Keyfactor issues identities for every machine, workload, and AI agent with a quantum-ready PKI. Keyfactor orchestrates certificate lifecycles with end-to-end automation. Keyfactor maintains certifications and compliance with regulatory and security frameworks.

Keyfactor AgileSec helps discover cryptography, understand where it is used, and identify hidden vulnerabilities. Keyfactor AgileSec continuously discovers cryptographic assets across systems, endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and code repositories. Keyfactor AgileSec detects TLS certificates, SSH keys, tokens, algorithms, protocols, and cryptographic libraries across file systems, networks, infrastructure, and cloud environments. Keyfactor AgileSec deploys sensors to scan code, servers, endpoints, cloud workloads, and real-time network traffic, or it can use existing EDR and vulnerability management tools. Keyfactor AgileSec is offered as AgileSec SaaS, hosted by Keyfactor, or as a self-hosted deployment.[7]

Keyfactor lets organizations centrally define which algorithms are used by each application and enforce them through secure policies. Keyfactor supports prioritizing and planning PQC migration efforts and continually monitoring their status. Keyfactor checks for compliance gaps against industry standards such as NIST and ANSSI and regulations such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.[7][8]

Keyfactor Command is a Certificate Lifecycle Management tool that gives visibility and control over certificates via integration with every CA in every environment. Keyfactor Command is the observe and orchestrate layer of Keyfactor’s trust control plane. Keyfactor Command finds every certificate, including hybrid and PQ certificates, using real-time CA synchronization, network scanning, and agent-based or agentless discovery of key and trust stores. Keyfactor Command supports role-based permissions that control what users and groups can see and do, with approvals and workflows for enrollment and revocation. Keyfactor Command provides programmatic or self-service certificate enrollment via a portal or REST API. Keyfactor Command uses modular orchestrators to provision certificates directly to network endpoints, load balancers, servers, and cloud workloads. Keyfactor Command can be deployed on-prem, in the cloud, in a Kubernetes cluster, and combined with fully managed PKI. Keyfactor Command can be combined with a fully hosted, 24/7 managed private PKI.[1]

Keyfactor Command for IoT provisions certificates for IoT devices from on-prem or from Keyfactor’s Cloud PKI as-a-Service platform. Keyfactor Command for IoT signs firmware and delivers over-the-air (OTA) software updates to a fleet of devices. Keyfactor Command for IoT manages encryption keys and digital certificates from generation and enrollment to provisioning, renewal, and revocation. Keyfactor Command for IoT integrates with embedded libraries such as wolfSSL and OpenSSL. Keyfactor describes embedding security in smart grids, manufacturing facilities, and energy and utilities infrastructure.[5]

Keyfactor describes automotive OEMs and suppliers as needing to ensure that every vehicle and charging component has identity-first security from manufacturing to the end of the road. EJBCA Enterprise is a complete PKI platform for modern manufacturing environments. SignServer is an API-driven signing engine that enables signing in virtually any format to support complex manufacturing environments. Keyfactor describes running PKI in a datacenter, in the cloud, hybrid, or on the factory floor with a Local Registration Authority (RA).[3][5][7][8][10]

Keyfactor on the record

Sources

Keyfactor full record

  1. [1]keyfactor.comKeyfactor · keyfactor.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Keyfactor Announces $1B+ Strategic Growth Investment Led By Summit Partners to Expand Leadership in Securing the AI and Post-Quantum EnterpriseKeyfactor · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Privacy policyKeyfactor · keyfactor.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
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  8. [8]Cryptographic Posture Management (CPM) | KeyfactorKeyfactor · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
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  11. [11]Keyfactor Exceeds $200 Million in ARR as Global Demand for Digital Trust Infrastructure AcceleratesKeyfactor · published September 9, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Keyfactor Appoints Gerald Beuchelt as Chief Information Security OfficerKeyfactor · published November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Keyfactor Announces Intent to Acquire Cofide to Bring Verified Identity to AI Agents and Cloud WorkloadsKeyfactor · published July 27, 2026 · Tier A
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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
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  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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