About Netrust
Established in 1997, Netrust is Asia’s first public Certificate Authority (CA) and Singapore’s only IMDA-accredited CA. Netrust provides individuals, business and government organizations with a complete online identification and security infrastructure to enable secure electronic transactions. Besides certificate provisioning, Netrust delivers high quality professional services including security consulting, PKI deployment and custom application development. As a testament to the streamlined business and operational process within Netrust, the Controller of CA awarded the CA License (now Accreditation) to Netrust in June 2001. As an Accredited CA, parties relying on Netrust certificates enjoy the benefits of evidentiary presumption and users are assured of the legality and security of their transactions.
Milestones
2026 — Awarded ICAO Public Key Directory Contract
Netrust, together with Auctorizium, was awarded the contract to operate the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD), a global platform supporting the secure authentication of electronic travel documents. The appointment marked a significant international milestone for Netrust, reinforcing its expertise in Public Key Infrastructure and its role in supporting trusted digital identities and secure travel worldwide.
2025 — Launch of Next-Generation SSL
Netrust introduced Next-Generation SSL, combining SSL/TLS certificates, automated Certificate Lifecycle Management, professional services and PKI health checks to help organisations reduce certificate-related outages and manual work.
2024 — Advancing Post-Quantum Security
Netrust signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with pQCee to expand access to post-quantum security solutions, strengthening its capabilities in helping organisations prepare for emerging quantum security challenges.
2023 — Launch of Digital Signing 101 Workshop
Netrust launched its Digital Signing 101 (DS101) Workshop to help organisations better understand digital signing, including the differences between electronic and digital signatures, their applications and the digital signing landscape in Singapore.
2022 — 25 Years of Digital Trust
Netrust celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century since its establishment in 1997. Over the years, Netrust expanded its capabilities across PKI, digital certificates and digital signing, supporting secure electronic transactions for organisations in Singapore and across the region.
2021 — Brand Renewal and Launch of nSignHub
Netrust unveiled a refreshed company logo and website while retaining its iconic “N” and “YOU CAN BE SURE” brand promise. Over the years, our business has grown and evolved greatly, and we felt it was time for a brand refresh to reflect this change.
Netrust also launched nSignHub, its cloud-based signing workflow platform, expanding its digital signing solutions for organisations.
2020 — Launch of nSignSG
Netrust launched nSignSG, a free digital signing service that enables members of the public to digitally sign PDF documents using Sign with Singpass. Introduced around the same time as the Government’s rollout of Sign with Singpass, nSignSG reflected Netrust’s commitment to advancing digital signing adoption and supporting the initiative as a Digital Signing Application Partner of Singpass.
2017
Netrust Pte Ltd jointly organizes E-Identity and E-Government seminar with the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Myanmar. The primary objective of the 2-day seminar is to share Netrust’s vast experiences in designing and implementing e-Government solutions in ASEAN countries.
2016
Netrust is awarded with Top Honour with CIOHONOUR® AWARDS. The CIOHONOUR® AWARDS is a powerful endorsement promoted by CXOHONOUR®, a recognized endorsement platform amongst the CIO community in Singapore. The top honors were endorsed by an independent advisory council of eminent CIOs based on the results from an Opinion Poll that was made available to over 500+ CIOs in Singapore.
2015
Netrust acquires Titan Security. Via the integration of the two companies, operations will be both seamless and efficient as a wider range of security expertise is offered to Titan Security customers and partners. In addition, clients will receive a stronger financial resource and a better market reach.
2013
Netrust Pte Ltd Incorporates Netrust Philippines. Netrust, as Asia’s first Public Certificate Authority (CA) and the leading Digital ID Service Provider in Singapore, brings its expertise to the Philippines.
2012
Netrust Awarded Nigeria Immigration Service Contract
Netrust implemented the National PKD solution for Nigeria, with its integration with ICAO PKD and the Nigeria border control system for the validation of e-passports.
Netrust Pte Ltd Incorporates TBOP
TBOP’s work is focused on deploying software solutions to the world’s lowest socio-economic level. These are the category of the world’s population vulnerable due to lack of education, lack of information and other economic, cultural and social deprivations.
Netrust Pte Ltd Incorporates Auctorizium
Auctorizium is a company specializing in providing E-Passport, Public Key Directory, Border Control and Security solutions.
2009
Netrust completed the CA Upgrade and OCSP implementation for the CAT Telecom. CAT is operating as a Public CA in Thailand. The OCSP implementation is based on Corestreet for an initial 6,000 users. This same infrastructure would be expanded to support its nation-wide public CA service.
2008
Netrust completed implementation of a 2-Factor Authentication solution for a Malaysia Bank. This solution is integrated with PKI and is used for approval signing.
2007
Netrust was awarded a major Project from E-Government National Centre, Prime Minister’s Office, Brunei. The Project involves all consultancy and policy formulation work, and implementation of a turnkey solution for the System, which includes a Root CA and a Government Sub-CA, plus consultancy and guidelines for the use of the CA for secure VPN, secure wireless LAN, secure email and other Corporate-wide applications.
2006
Contract was awarded to Netrust by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to setup and operate the global Public Key Directory (PKD).
2003
Netrust launched its first suite of security solutions. In addition to functioning as a public CA, Netrust has evolved over the years to become a Security Solutions Provider. Netrust has a whole suite of cryptographic-based security solutions that can optimize any investments in public key infrastructure (PKI).
2001
Netrust became a Licensed CA in June 2001, under the regime of the Electronic Transactions act (ETA). Netrust positioned itself as a Security Company providing a host of security solutions and security consultancy services.
1997
Netrust was started by the National Computer Board (now IMDA) as the first public CA in Asia, and incorporated in 1997.
