PGP Corporation

PGP Corporation was a software company that specialized in data encryption and computer security solutions, founded by Phil Zimmermann, the creator of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), and Jon Callas, a well-known cryptographer. The company was established in 2002, with the goal of developing and marketing encryption software for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises. PGP Corporation's products were widely used by organizations such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM, as well as by government agencies like the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The company's solutions were also used by individuals like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange to protect their online communications.

● History

PGP Corporation was founded in 2002 by Phil Zimmermann and Jon Callas, with the goal of developing and marketing encryption software for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises. The company was established after Network Associates (NAI) decided to stop supporting the PGP product line, which was acquired by NAI in 1997. PGP Corporation's early products included PGP Desktop, PGP Universal, and PGP Mail, which were designed to provide email encryption, file encryption, and disk encryption solutions for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The company's products were widely used by organizations such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM, as well as by government agencies like the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). PGP Corporation also partnered with other companies like Cisco Systems, Intel, and Oracle Corporation to provide integrated security solutions.

● Products

PGP Corporation developed a range of encryption software products, including PGP Desktop, PGP Universal, and PGP Mail. These products provided email encryption, file encryption, and disk encryption solutions for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The company's products were designed to be easy to use and provided automatic key management, policy-based encryption, and centralized management capabilities. PGP Corporation's products were also compatible with other security solutions from companies like Symantec, McAfee, and Trend Micro. The company's products were used by organizations such as NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing, as well as by government agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). PGP Corporation's products were also used by individuals like Daniel Ellsberg and Chelsea Manning to protect their online communications.

● Technology

PGP Corporation's products used a range of encryption algorithms and protocols, including AES, RSA, and OpenPGP. The company's products also supported key management and certificate management capabilities, which allowed users to manage their encryption keys and digital certificates securely. PGP Corporation's products were designed to be compatible with other security solutions and standards, such as S/MIME and X.509. The company's products also provided integrity checking and authentication capabilities, which ensured that data was not modified or tampered with during transmission. PGP Corporation's products were used by organizations such as MITRE Corporation, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as by government agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

● Acquisition

In 2010, PGP Corporation was acquired by Symantec, a leading security software company. The acquisition was announced on April 29, 2010, and was completed on June 4, 2010. The acquisition price was approximately $300 million. After the acquisition, PGP Corporation's products were integrated into Symantec's encryption software portfolio, which included Symantec Encryption Desktop and Symantec Encryption Server. The acquisition expanded Symantec's encryption capabilities and provided its customers with a broader range of security solutions. The acquisition also marked the end of PGP Corporation as an independent company, and its products and technologies were subsequently rebranded as Symantec products.

● Legacy

PGP Corporation's legacy continues to be felt in the computer security industry, with its products and technologies still widely used by organizations and individuals around the world. The company's encryption software products, such as PGP Desktop and PGP Mail, are still supported by Symantec and continue to provide email encryption, file encryption, and disk encryption solutions for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. PGP Corporation's founders, Phil Zimmermann and Jon Callas, are still active in the computer security industry, with Zimmermann serving as the CEO of Silent Circle and Callas serving as the CTO of Apple Inc.. The company's products and technologies have also been recognized with numerous awards and certifications, including the RSA Conference's Innovation Station award and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s FIPS 140-2 certification. Category:Defunct software companies