2025 Partner Program Guide: 5-Star Security Vendor Programs
As part of the annual Partner Program Guide, CRN designates some vendor channel programs as 5-Star Programs. Here are the 5-Star Programs among security vendors for 2025.
Secure Channels
Cybersecurity incidents are generating some pretty scary headlines these days with the seemingly never-ending stream of ransomware, phishing, malware, zero-day exploit and denial of service attacks.
The demand for IT security has given rise to a fast-growing–and rapidly evolving–cybersecurity industry with hundreds of vendors offering cybersecurity products and services.
For solution providers, picking which cybersecurity vendors to partner with can be a difficult decision. While the cybersecurity products and technologies offered by vendors is a big part of that decision, so is the scale and quality of the partner programs these vendors operate.
The CRN 2025 Partner Program Guide offers the information solution providers need to evaluate the channel programs operated by the IT vendors they work with or are considering partnering with. The guide is based on detailed applications submitted by vendors – 250 this year – outlining all aspects of their partner programs.
As part of the Partner Program Guide, CRN designates some programs as 5-Star Partner Programs because they provide the most comprehensive lineups of incentives, resources, training, services and benefits.
Here we provide snapshots of the 5-Star designees in the security space, a category that includes cloud and application security, data security, email and web security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, managed detection and response, network security, security operations platforms, and security service edge.
Details of every vendor’s partner program can be found at CRN.com.
Slideshows in the 5-Star Partner Program Guide series running this week include companies that provide products and services in eight technology categories: cloud, computing, data center, MSP platforms, networking, security, software and storage. A separate list will highlight startup companies with 5-Star Partner Programs.
While many companies provide products and services that span multiple technologies, we’ve assigned each vendor to the slide show for the technology category in which they are most prominent.
Adlumin, an N-able Company
Partner Program Name: Adlumin Advantage Partner Program
Channel Chief: Chris Joe, Director, Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In 2024, Adlumin successfully pivoted to a more quality-over-quantity approach to partner recruitment and enablement, developing more strategic relationships that resulted in record pipeline growth and deepening relationships with existing partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=7
Arctic Wolf
Partner Program Name: Arctic Wolf Partner Program
Channel Chief: Will Briggs, Senior Vice President, Global Channel Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
New Channel Rebate program for eligible partners. Managed Security Awareness Plus partner benefit expansion featuring content compliance access and email threat level reporting (not-for-resale program benefit). Expanded access to rewards incentive program across all North America partner tiers. New partner portal enhanced visibility into reporting. New Champions Club launched.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=15
Armis
Partner Program Name: Armis Partner Experience (APEX) Program
Channel Chief: Christof Baumgartner, Senior Vice President, Global Partner Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Armis is devoted to enhancing its channel ecosystem. The company offers free partner internal lab access, training programs, and free technology access for customer assessment and incident response. The new MSP program includes flexible billing options, and Armis has established a dedicated partner marketing organization to drive demand generation and partner-sourced pipeline.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=17
ArmorPoint
Partner Program Name: ArmorPoint Partner Program
Channel Chief: Ashley Capps, Interim Chief Revenue Officer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In the past year, ArmorPoint’s partner program has seen transformative changes. The company introduced distribution as a strategic channel avenue, expanded its footprint in LATAM and EMEA, ventured into the Asian market with its first India-based partner, and rolled out a new partner portal equipped with self-paced sales training courses.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=18
Asimily
Partner Program Name: Launch
Channel Chief: Peter Hancock, Vice President of Global Channel Sales and Strategic Partnerships
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Asimily focused on developing internal workflows and process pertaining to deal registrations, invoicing efficiency, and tracking incumbency for accurate renewals in 2024. In addition, the most investment since the inception of LAUNCH in 2023 was spent on partner marketing and events to increase the overall channel revenue.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=20
Axonius
Partner Program Name: The Axonius Correlated Partner Program
Channel Chief: Mark Daggett, Vice President of World Wide Channels and Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Launched a formal Managed Service Program, created a third-party assessment program available to strategic and premier partners, delivery services program, and rebuilt the services program and training curriculum.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=27
Barracuda Networks
Partner Program Name: Barracuda Partner Success Program
Channel Chief: Geoff Thompson, Vice President, Managed Services Strategy and Development
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Launched the Barracuda Partner Sales Engineer Community, an enablement and rewards program for MSPs and VARs that provides exclusive access to training labs, scanning tools, live product demos, and sandboxes to enhance technical skills. Barracuda was among the first security vendors to leverage AI in its partner portal.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=29
BeyondTrust
Partner Program Name: BeyondTrust Partner Program
Channel Chief: Jim Ortbals, Senior Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystems
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the last 12 months we have focused on incremental improvements to the PartnerTrust program. We now have ungated technical training access for our partners, launched a new Certified Admin certification, and implemented customizable listings in the company’s Partner Marketplace on the BeyondTrust website.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=30
Bitdefender
Partner Program Name: Bitdefender Partner Advantage Network
Channel Chief: Dan Russell, Senior Director of Channels, North America
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the past year significant changes to the company’s partner program included the expansion of Masterclass live training sessions, the launch of digital badges for successful certification completions, enhanced personalized channel communications, and a more robust webinar program–all aimed at fostering deeper engagement and recognition within the partner community.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=31
BlueVoyant
Partner Program Name: BlueVoyant
Channel Chief: Craig Hurley, Head of Channels
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In 2024, BlueVoyant again expanded the number of channel partners in its program. The company’s goal is quality partners with which it can deliver strong cyber defense, so the company focused on adding strategic value. This focus ensures BlueVoyant and its partners are satisfying the needs of joint customers.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=33
Partner Program Name: Blumira MSP Program
Channel Chief: Chris Furner, Head of Partner Enablement
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
The support partners receive from the company’s dedicated partner team, as well as the company’s product, engineering, and marketing teams, will double in 2025.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=34
Cato Networks
Partner Program Name: Cato Networks Global Partner Program
Channel Chief: Karl Soderlund, Global Channel Chief
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In June 2024, Cato launched the Cato Managed SASE Partner Platform. With Cato MSASE, partners can deliver managed SASE services powered by the Cato SASE Cloud Platform. Partners gain vendor-level powers through Cato's centralized multi-tenant partner dashboard. Partners can manage the complete customer lifecycle including planning, deployment and production.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=40
Check Point Software Technologies
Partner Program Name: Check Point Partner Program
Channel Chief: Francisco Criado, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Check Point streamlined its tier structure to enhance simplicity and align with industry standards. Additionally, the company introduced compelling benefits, launched a competitive DR program, and added free training. These updates demonstrate Check Point’s commitment to transparency, differentiation, and simplicity, ensuring stronger support for valued partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=41
Coro
Partner Program Name: Coro Compass
Channel Chief: Piers Morgan, Senior Vice President and General Manager
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
The Coro Compass Program uniquely invests in partners' enablement, brand, and revenue growth. By expanding portfolios, building security practices, and driving top-line and bottom-line growth, Coro empowers partners to deliver cybersecurity to SMBs globally through the company’s groundbreaking platform, fostering a thriving, partner-first ecosystem.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=53
CrowdStrike
Partner Program Name: Accelerate Partner Program
Channel Chief: Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the past year, CrowdStrike expanded its partner program with significant investments in rebates, deal registration and closure. CrowdStrike also launched its Champions program empowering partners with the skills to lead demos and POVs, while additional partner-led initiatives drove growth, collaboration and success across the CrowdStrike ecosystem.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=59
CyberArk
Partner Program Name: CyberArk Partner Program (CPP)
Channel Chief: Chris Moore, Senior Vice President, Global Channels
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Enhanced partner experience: Delivered PX, transforming the partner portal with a scalable design, streamlined workflows, and personalized user experiences. MSP program strategy and design: Developed a structured framework to differentiate MSPs and foundational rollout plans.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=61
Cyware
Partner Program Name: Cyware One
Channel Chief: Matthew Courchesne, Head of Channel
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In 2024, Cyware focused on making its partner portal, Cyware One, more partner friendly, and as a one-stop shop for everything partners need to sell Cyware products successfully. The company also hired additional channel marketing and channel enablement resources to double down on its partner engagement and enablement strategy.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=64
Dataminr
Partner Program Name: Dataminr Partner Program
Channel Chief: Matthew Harrell, Chief Partner Officer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Dataminr has focused on building the resources and operational excellence needed to become a best-in-class channel company. 2024 accomplishments include increasing the size of the company’s partner team, driving organization alignment around its partner-first strategy, and closing an all-time high number of deals with/through partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=70
Delinea
Partner Program Name: Delinea Partner Program
Channel Chief: Kara Trovato, Vice President, Channel Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Delinea supercharged its partner training and enablement offerings in 2024 with the launch of a new partner portal. This centralized hub empowers partners to drive revenue growth and deliver more value to customers by providing seamless access to resources like comprehensive training materials, sales tools, and marketing collateral.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=71
DigiCert
Partner Program Name: DigiCert Partner Program
Channel Chief: Stuart Schielack, Group Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Expanded training and sales enablement offerings for accelerated path to selling. Implemented newly designed MDF program to better support the sell-with motion and drive partner-sourced lead generation opportunities. Aligned internal processes and field sales compensation to promote leveraging partners in open opportunities.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=75
DNSFilter
Partner Program Name: DNSFilter Partner Program
Channel Chief: Bob Gagnon, Vice President, Channel Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Launched a successful Value-Added Reseller partner program with training, resources, and incentives to boost partner engagement and market reach. Introduced an innovative MDF and incentive program, quickly adopted by partners to support their sales efforts. Achieved Premier partner status with Guidepoint Security, enhancing credibility and expanding market opportunities.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=76
Dragos
Partner Program Name: Dragos Global Partner Program
Channel Chief: Jon Pringle, Vice President, Channels Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Dragos executed against the program launched in the previous year–the first global channel program to comprise OT cybersecurity technology, services, and threat intelligence. This included training to prepare partners as experts who can offer their customers the appropriate services for OT environments and resell the Dragos Platform.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=78
Partner Program Name: e3 Partner Program
Channel Chief: Bob Layton, Chief Channel Officer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
eSentire introduced Atlas Agent for endpoint protection and co-deployment for endpoint bypass, expanding TAM/SAM towards the SMB segment and distribution market. eSentire is consolidating, future proofing, and eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in. Company offerings are simplified per endpoint pricing, enabling greater scoping, positioning and autonomy in our channel.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=85
ESET
Partner Program Name: ESET Partner Connect Program
Channel Chief: Ryan Grant, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
ESET is constantly refining the partner program and developing new technologies, processes and merchandising strategies to ensure channel partners remain competitive and operate efficiently.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=86
Forcepoint
Partner Program Name: Forcepoint Global Strategic Partner Program
Channel Chief: Tim Puccio, Global Channel Chief
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Forcepoint focused on developing its program capabilities. The company launched a new partner enablement framework aimed at helping partners build a deeper level of expertise with Forcepoint products while simplifying and streamlining the overall partner enablement and compliance journey.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=96
Fortinet
Partner Program Name: Engage Partner Program
Channel Chief: Ken McCray, Vice President of Channel Sales, U.S.
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Advanced/Expert Pillar product rebate program: Offering up to 10 percent back on eligible SKUs—stackable with growth rebates/FortiRewards. Boosts partner profitability and fosters growth. MSP/MSSP offer development: Custom workshops for training/enablement. Outcome-based model helps the selection of which offer to bring to market and ensures quickest path to revenue for partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=98
Fortra
Partner Program Name: Fortra Global Channel Program
Channel Chief: Faraz Siraj, Vice President, Global Channels & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Additional strategic Value-Added Distributors in North America and EMEA. AWS partnership optimization and additional investment to increase volume of partner deals closed through AWS marketplace. Expanded training and certification opportunities for partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=99
Partner Program Name: MSSP and MDR Partner Program
Channel Chief: Nicholas Palmer, Vice President, Global Business
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Group-IB invested heavily in adapting the solutions portfolio for MSP/MSSP partners, as well as updated an enablement training program dedicated to helping partners build expertise and drive their managed services business. Lastly, expanded rebates and pricing models for partners to drive a more profitable experience.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=106
Halcyon
Partner Program Name: Halcyon Revolution Partner Program
Channel Chief: Chris Catanzaro, Worldwide Vice President of MSSP Sales and Channel Ecosystems
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the past year, Halcyon developed its "Revolution" Partner Program. This program will streamline the partner experience in working with Halcyon. The company doubled the size of the partner team, implemented a partner portal, created MDF guidelines, and rolled out a certification program in late January 2025.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=107
Partner Program Name: Enlighten Partner Program
Channel Chief: Todd Palmer, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales and Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Illumio transformed its go-to-market strategy to a partner-first sales model, investing in a global partner organization, partner marketing, partner engineering, MSP team, tech alliance team, and enablement. The company also launched a revitalized partner program to meet the evolving needs of the partner landscape.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=116
Partner Program Name: INKY Partner Program
Channel Chief: Dave Baggett, Founder and CEO
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
INKY continued to expand its portfolio that enabled partners to boost efficiency and improve their bottom line. The INKY development team delivered record levels of innovative capabilities, new features, and tool enhancements many of which were directly influenced by the company’s Partner Advisory Board and highly engaged partner base.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=122
Ivanti
Partner Program Name: Ivanti Partner Network
Channel Chief: Michelle Hodges, Senior Vice President, Global Channels. And Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the past year, Ivanti introduced new training and certification options, revised incentive structures, focused on role-based programs, expanded services and support programs, and rationalized distribution use. These changes reflect the company’s commitment to fostering partner support and driving mutual success.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=125
Judy Security
Partner Program Name: Judy Security Channel Program
Channel Chief: Brian Stoner, Senior Vice President, Growth
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Judy Security has developed a comprehensive cybersecurity platform focused on MSP partners that support SMB customers. This last year the company converted to be 100-percent channel through MSPs, resellers, and referral partners. With the release of the program the company was able to add over 60 partners this year.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=128
Keyfactor
Partner Program Name: Keyfactor Partner Network
Channel Chief: Joseph Tong, Senior Vice President of Global Channel
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Keyfactor added coverage and program support for its technology partners. In addition, it delivered a new partner portal that includes added training and go-to-market capabilities for partners. Partners now access streamlined resources, certifications, and co-marketing tools, fostering collaboration and growth.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=132
KnowBe4
Partner Program Name: KnowBe4 Partner Program
Channel Chief: Kirsten Esposito, Vice President, Global Channel Partners & Programs
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
KnowBe4 increased its investments in top performing partners with more marketing development, sales resources and executive sponsorship to drive greater results. Product enablement and resources were, and continue to be, enhanced to provide more support to partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=133
Lookout
Partner Program Name: Lookout Partner Program
Channel Chief: Victor Gallegos, Global Director, Strategic Partnerships
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Lookout updated its partner guide to include the company’s MSP program, including information on getting started, commercial models, and NFR licensing. It expanded marketing support in the partner portal with the EVA (Expert Virtual Assistant) an AI assistant, and added several assessment tools that help partners showcase Lookout's value to customers.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=141
Mimecast
Partner Program Name: Mimecast Partner ONE Program
Channel Chief: Stan de Boisset, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Partners
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Launched Mimecast Partner ONE MSP program worldwide and new MSP Automation APIs. Expanded into six countries via distribution. Integrated Code42 and Aware channels and products ecosystem. Debuted on AWS Marketplace, partner-only model. Partner experiences: MDF platform, modularized certification programs, deal registration evolution, and launch of "Mavericks" Technical Communities.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=146
Okta
Partner Program Name: Okta Elevate
Channel Chief: Rich Figer, Vice President, Americas Partners & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
This last year Okta launched a partner feedback loop with partner advisory councils and other regional partner events. The company also invested in the partner experience with systems and people, expanded its training and digital badge offering, and revved up its demand generation engine with new self-service assets.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=161
One Identity
Partner Program Name: One Identity Partner Circle
Channel Chief: Andrew Clarke, Global Head, Channels & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Evolved to a partner ecosystem model by enhancing capabilities including mutual success business planning, non-monetary rewards and improved referral business management. Recognized the value of service delivery partners measuring their success, driving progression through program levels. Embedded an initiative to synchronize corporate derived assets in real-time into partner portal ensuring improved content.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=162
Palo Alto Networks
Partner Program Name: NextWave Partner Program
Channel Chief: Michael Khoury, Vice President, Global Partner Programs
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Over the past year Palo Alto Networks remained focused on the evolution of the NextWave Partner Program with one program framework across five paths, streamlining requirements and enhancing partner profitability. In late 2023 the company launched a new compensation model and it has seen the success of this program and expanded on it.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=167
Picus Security
Partner Program Name: Picus Partner Program
Channel Chief: Ryan Kunker, Senior Director of Channels and Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Picus launched a full-scale partner portal, simplifying access to marketing/training resources, deal registration, product/pricing info and more. The program expanded to include interval-based and continuous-licensing options that enable MSSPs to introduce automated validation services for customers at various levels of cyber maturity and generate new recurring revenues quickly.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=171
Proofpoint
Partner Program Name: Proofpoint Element Partner Program
Channel Chief: Blake Sallé, CRO
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Launched a new modernized program simplifying design and focusing on adding value. Invested in tools, including an Opportunity and Quote renewal dashboard to ensure partners never miss opportunities to engage with customers. Implemented SSO in the partner portal to enable easier accessibility. Opened new routes to market with AWS.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=173
Rapid7
Partner Program Name: Rapid7 PACT Program
Channel Chief: Alex Page, Vice President, Vice President, Global Channel Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
With the partner experience in mind, Rapid7 relaunched and modernized its partner portal, introducing opportunity dashboards, deeper collaboration features, and accelerated deal registration response times. The company launched a reimagined partner training academy with role-based training and certification aligned to customer outcomes, and added dedicated resources in partner training and programs.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=178
Seclore
Partner Program Name: Seclore Partner Pulse Program
Channel Chief: Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In April Seclore launched a services program that allows for partners to take on services tied to Seclore products. The program is focused on outcome-based services to accelerate deployment using best practices for implementation and integrations. The goal is to pass greater than 80 percent of all services to partners.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=193
SentinelOne
Partner Program Name: SentinelOne PartnerOne Program
Channel Chief: Brian Lanigan, Senior Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystem & Emerging Product Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
SentinelOne unified all partner-related personnel and activity under a single ecosystem leader to simplify partners' interactions with the company. In addition, SentinelOne made significant investments in partner enablement, including overall content curricula and tools that allow partners to demonstrate the Singularity Platform in action.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=196
SonicWall
Partner Program Name: SonicWall SecureFirst Partner Program
Channel Chief: Lee Schor, Executive Vice President, North America Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In the past year, SonicWall enhanced its partner program by introducing more flexible incentives, expanding its training resources, and simplifying the deal registration process. These changes aim to improve partner profitability, enable faster sales cycles, and provide stronger support for growing cybersecurity market demands.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=206
Sophos
Partner Program Name: Sophos Partner Program
Channel Chief: Chris Bell, Senior Vice President of Channels, Alliances and Global Development
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
In 2024, Sophos optimized systems and processes to drive growth and simplify business for distributors, partners, and customers. The company introduced innovative self-service capabilities and greater profitability retention opportunities, empowering channel partners with more control and autonomy to quickly and efficiently serve mutual customers with minimal intervention from Sophos.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=207
Synack
Partner Program Name: Synack emPower Partner Program
Channel Chief: Tracy Pallas, Vice President, Channels & Strategic Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Synack launched a Managed Security Services Program targeting "attach" of continuous penetration testing into enterprise MSSP service offerings. The company offers partners both capacity- and ad-hoc-based pricing models. Synack's public sector segment also committed to a two-tier model working with Carahsoft and Four Inc.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=215
Tanium
Partner Program Name: Tanium Partner Advantage Program
Channel Chief: Tony Beller, Global Channel Chief, SVP Partner Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Tanium enhanced its reseller program by improving tier value and differentiation with clear benefits and investment requirements, driving the addition of new business logos. The company expanded its sales and business motions including a new referral program and a relaunched MSP program, supported by a new Verified Services program that accelerates technical services capabilities.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=218
Tenable
Partner Program Name: Tenable Assure Partner Program
Channel Chief: Jeff Brooks, Senior Vice President, Global Channels
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Tenable has kept its partner program consistent and reliable, ensuring it delivers ease and value. In 2024, the company introduced the Tenable Rewards program, which currently offers incentives for selling Tenable One and Cloud Security. Additionally, the company transitioned to EDI with distributors to streamline and automate orders.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=226
ThreatLocker
Partner Program Name: ThreatLocker Partner Program
Channel Chief: Collin Ellis, Senior Sales Engineer
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Increased participation in channel-related events, emphasizing diverse cybersecurity strategies through clear and concise messaging, distributing complimentary passes for cybersecurity workshops, and streamlining marketing assets for the MSP community to foster growth and efficiency in the process.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=227
Torq
Partner Program Name: Torq Partner Acceleration Program
Channel Chief: Sheldon Muir, Head of Global Channels & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Torq's Partner Acceleration Program has been enhanced to prioritize key partner incentives, including: 1. Guaranteed Margin, 2. First right of refusal on partner-delivered services, 3. Comp neutrality. These enhancements aim to maximize customer outcomes and ensure a mutually beneficial partnership.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=229
Trend Micro
Partner Program Name: Trend Micro Partner Program
Channel Chief: Louise McEvoy, Vice President of Channel, U.S.
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Trend Micro standardized its partner program globally, respecting regional needs. The refreshed program removed barriers, allowing partners to flexibly adopt the Trend Vision One platform based on their technical readiness and specializations. New incentive structures encouraged more partner-led opportunities. The company launched a new Service Competency program and empowered partners' joint marketing efforts.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=230
VIPRE Security Group
Partner Program Name: VIPRE Partner Community (VPC)
Channel Chief: Marc Malafronte, Senior Director, Channel & Enterprise
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
VIPRE Security Group reorganized its partner team to better serve its community. The company changed compensation for its end-user teams to align with the channel. Lastly, VIPRE allocated 10x the amount of money into MDF for its partners and continues to put more into partner events and visits.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=240
WatchGuard Technologies
Partner Program Name: WatchGuardONE
Channel Chief: Michelle Welch, CMO and Senior Vice President of Business Strategy
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
WatchGuard built an in-house partner marketing platform capable of handling marketing funds and more. To better understand partners’ business priorities, the company expanded its "Voice of the Partner" program. It also honed the Sales Certification Program to deliver best-in-class go-to-market training and instituted a partner feedback process.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=242
Xcitium
Partner Program Name: Xcitium Xcelerate Partner Program
Channel Chief: Dani Pickens, Vice President of Channel Sales
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Xcitium expanded its field sales presence, invested in operations and alliances, and streamlined engagement processes. This included enhanced partner onboarding, improved deal registration, and dedicated resources for strategic partners. This approach ensures partners receive tailored support, faster sales cycles, and greater profitability.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=243
Zero Networks
Partner Program Name: ZEROtoSIXTY
Channel Chief: Adam Hofeler, Vice President, Channels
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
1. Expansion across EU, APAC, and NAMER markets. 2. Increased partner technical certifications by 30 percent. 3. Increased partner registrations by 400 percent. 4. Global partner team growth to support scale.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=246
Zscaler
Partner Program Name: Zscaler Summit Partner Program
Channel Chief: Anthony Torsiello, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Partners & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Zscaler introduced new Partner Authorizations, replacing legacy tiers with clearer paths to profitability, discounts, and incentives. The company launched an upgraded partner portal to enhance efficiency with improved deal visibility, automation, and incumbency processes, and introduced new earning opportunities through teaming and referrals to reward partners' contributions throughout the sales cycle.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=248
Zyston
Partner Program Name: Zyston Global Partner Program
Channel Chief: Walter Specht Jr., Vice President, Channel & Alliances
Most Significant Changes To Partner Program Over The Past Year:
Began with a top down, company-wide initiative supporting the company’s new channel-first model. Hired the company’s first channel chief, Walter Specht, to build and launch the new Zyston Global Partner Program. Built channel operations, support and marketing teams. Re-engineered CyberCAST specifically for partners’ increased profitability. Launched the first formal channel and alliances program.
Partner Program Details: https://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2025-details?c=249
