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Bugzilla #1401384
Ownership Change
DigiCert-Symantec Root Transition Information
RESOLVED
WORKSFORME
DigiCert
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AI Summary
This case involves DigiCert's transition plan following the acquisition of Symantec's website security and related PKI solutions. The bug was created to share information and diagrams related to the transition, including root certificate hierarchies and issuance processes. DigiCert outlined their strategy for migrating customers from Symantec roots to DigiCert roots, detailing key dates for the phased removal of trust for Symantec-issued certificates. The bug was resolved with the status 'WORKSFORME', indicating that the transition plan was successfully communicated and implemented.
Chronology
- DigiCert created a bug to share transition information regarding Symantec roots.
- DigiCert provided updates on the distrust plan for Symantec roots.
- Discussion on the need for a plan for the eventual removal of Symantec roots from the Mozilla root store.
- Bug resolved, with a note that it can serve as a repository for any additional documents.
Thread Activity
- DigiCert — Created attachment with DigiCert root diagram.
- DigiCert — Provided a summary of the Symantec distrust plan and key dates.
- Fastly representative — Assigned the bug to himself to discuss a plan for the removal of Symantec roots.
- Mozilla representative — Resolved the bug but noted it could still be used for additional documents.
Participants
DigiCert
Fastly representative
Mozilla representative
Community commenter
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