What is VeriSign's certificate revocation process?

VeriSign's certificate revocation process aims to promptly revoke and invalidate certificates in situations where their integrity and trustworthiness are compromised. When VeriSign becomes aware of a certificate that needs to be revoked, it follows a predefined procedure to ensure a swift and secure revocation process. This involves verifying the legitimacy of the request, conducting an investigation if necessary, and then generating a Certificate Revocation List (CRL) or updating the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) response to reflect the invalidity of the certificate. VeriSign cooperates with various browsers and platforms to ensure timely dissemination of this information, thereby preventing the continued use of compromised certificates. This rigorous revocation process helps to maintain the high standards of security and trust that VeriSign is committed to providing its customers.