G2 names Sectigo a leader in Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) for the third consecutive year; ranked #1 for user satisfaction

March 19, 20263 min read

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 19, 2026 – Sectigo, a global leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital certificates, today announced another record‑setting performance in the G2 Spring 2026 Grid Reports. For the 12th consecutive quarter – three straight years – G2 customer reviews have ranked Sectigo as a Leader in both the CLM and SSL/TLS Certificate Tools categories. In the CLM category, Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) earned the top user satisfaction score, securing the #1 ranking. Additionally, for the first time, Sectigo has earned placements in G2’s CLM Regional Grid Reports in India, Asia and Asia Pacific, with SCM ranking as a clear leader across all three regions.

Shorter certificate lifetimes increase renewal risk and operational complexity

On March 15, 2026, shorter SSL/TLS certificate lifespans were introduced, cutting certificate validity periods in half. This shift requires IT teams to renew certificates every six months instead of once per year, dramatically increasing certificate renewal risk and exposing the limits of manual certificate processes. The change has instantly doubled renewal volume, magnifying certificate lifecycle complexity and the likelihood of missed renewals and outages as organizations struggle with a rapidly growing certificate inventory. SCM, which continues to top G2 customer feedback rankings, closes critical automation gaps in certificate management and provides a clear path forward.

G2 customer reviews confirm Sectigo Certificate Manager as the #1 CLM

Customers continue to deliver standout feedback for SCM. Beyond ranking as the undisputed CLM leader since the Winter 2025 Grid Reports, the latest G2 Grid Reports show SCM earning the highest customer satisfaction score in the CLM category at 99%, reflecting consistently positive experiences. This momentum contributes directly to Sectigo receiving 15 total badge honors across the CLM and SSL/TLS Certificate Tools categories:

Certificate Lifecycle Management:

Leader, Certificate Lifecycle Management
Momentum Leader, Certificate Lifecycle Management
Regional Leader, India
Regional Leader, Asia
Regional Leader, Asia Pacific
Best Usability
Best Relationship
Best Results

SSL/TLS Certificate Tools:

Leader, SSL/TLS
Momentum Leader, SSL/TLS
Mid-Market Leader, SSL/TLS
Regional Leader, Asia
Regional Leader, Asia Pacific
Best Usability
Best Relationship

“Being named the Leader in Certificate Lifecycle Management by G2 for three consecutive years is a powerful reflection of the outcomes our customers achieve with Sectigo,” said Nick France, CTO at Sectigo. “Shorter certificate lifetimes are here now, compressing renewal cycles and exposing the limits of manual processes. As we see certificate management needs surge globally, our new recognition as a CLM leader across different regions confirms that Sectigo delivers the automation, visibility, and reliability enterprises require globally.”

Free webinar series helps teams navigate shorter SSL/TLS lifespans

Join Sectigo and industry thought leaders for a free Shorter TLS Webinar Series, every Tuesday. Each session (with accompanying Q&A time) delivers the clarity, tools, and answers teams need to manage shrinking certificate lifespans and rising certificate renewal volumes. The series combines thought leadership, hands‑on tutorials, customer perspectives, and live demos to help organizations modernize their CLM and prepare for what's coming next.

Upcoming webinars in March:

March 24, 2026 | Your 6-month TLS debrief, registration available HERE
March 31, 2026 | Your 5-step plan, registration available HERE

The full webinar series, including April schedule and registration, is available HERE.

About Sectigo
Sectigo is the most innovative provider of certificate lifecycle management (CLM), delivering comprehensive solutions that secure human and machine identities for the world’s largest brands. Sectigo’s automated, cloud-native CLM platform issues and manages digital certificates across all certificate authorities (CAs) to simplify and improve security protocols within the enterprise. Sectigo is one of the largest, longest-standing, and most reputable CAs with more than 700,000 customers, six combined active seats in the CA/Browser Forum and ETSI, and two decades of delivering unparalleled digital trust. For more information, visit www.sectigo.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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