VeriSign, Inc. engages in the provision of domain name registry services and internet security. It operates in a single reportable segment: Registry Services and Network Intelligence and Availability Services. Its registry services ensures security, stability, and resiliency of key internet infrastructure and services, including the .com and .net domains. Its product suite includes Network Intelligence and Availability Services consisting of Distributed Denial of Service Protection Services, Verisign iDefense Security Intelligence Services, and Managed Domain Name System Services. The company was founded by D. James Bidzos on April 12, 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.