Entrust Corporation, formerly known as Entrust Datacard, was founded in 1994 by Willis Drake originally under the name DataCard Corporation. The company focuses on providing software and hardware solutions that facilitate secure digital identity, transaction security, and data protection. These include products for issuing financial cards, electronic passports, trusted certificates for websites, mobile credentials, and secure network access.
Based in Shakopee, Minnesota, Entrust operates globally with a workforce exceeding 2,500 employees. The company’s portfolio encompasses diverse security technologies such as trusted identities, applied cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to counter cybersecurity threats and protect sensitive data.
Entrust’s business has evolved through strategic acquisitions to broaden its offerings in digital security. Notable acquisitions include nCipher (a hardware security module vendor), HyTrust (specializing in cloud data encryption and security posture management), WorldReach Software (focused on digital identity transformation for immigration and border management), and Onfido (AI-driven identity verification solutions).
In 2020, Entrust rebranded from Entrust Datacard to reflect its expanded emphasis on secure identity, payments, and data protection. The company serves a broad market including governments, enterprises, and financial institutions, enabling trusted digital interactions across multiple platforms and infrastructures.
Entrust continues to innovate in identity and payments security technologies, maintaining a global presence with customers in over 150 countries supported by a network of partners. In recent developments, its public certificate business was acquired by Sectigo in 2025, while the company appointed Tony Ball as CEO, signaling a continued strategic focus on digital security solutions.