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The Certificate Authority (CA) market is a subset of the IT Security industry. It is composed of organizations that issue digital certificates, which are used to authenticate and secure communications over the internet. CAs are responsible for verifying the identity of the certificate holder and ensuring that the certificate is valid. They also provide services such as certificate revocation, certificate renewal, and certificate management. CAs are typically divided into two categories: public and private. Public CAs are typically owned by governments or large organizations, while private CAs are owned by smaller organizations or individuals. The CA market is highly competitive, with many organizations offering similar services. Some of the major players in the CA market include DigiCert, Entrust, GlobalSign, GoDaddy, and Symantec. These companies offer a variety of services, including digital certificates, identity verification, and certificate management. Show Less Read more