Mark Griffiths, vice president, Authentication Services, VeriSign Security Services, is a seasoned technology professional with more than twenty years experience in the computer industry. In addition to his management role in Authentication Services, Griffiths also hold the role of vice president, marketing, for the division as well. Griffiths is responsible for driving the product direction and marketing of VeriSign's Security Services to the Enterprise customer. Prior to joining VeriSign, Griffiths served as the Vice President of Corporate Marketing for VERITAS Software, reporting directly to the CEO. Griffiths led Product Management, Product Marketing and Corporate Marketing during what was arguably some of the most critical years for VERITAS. During his more than 4 year tenure, Griffiths was instrumental in helping to transform VERITAS from a niche technology vendor to a strategic supplier to major enterprises. Prior to VERITAS, Griffiths also held a variety of marketing leadership positions at Cisco and Novell.