Fortinet Launches New Program for MSSPs

Fortinet, a Sunnyvale, CA-based cybersecurity company, has launched a new partner program specifically designed for Managed Security Service Providers. Fortinet’s MSSP Partner Program is designed to enable existing MSSPs to expand their offerings and maintain a competitive advantage while also providing assets and guidance to support resellers and systems integrators looking to enter the managed security services market.

“Facing an increasingly hostile threat landscape, businesses of all sizes are struggling to ensure the security of their sensitive data and technology investments,” said Stephan Tallent, senior director, managed security service providers at Fortinet. “These challenges are driving many organizations to seek out security service providers that have the technical expertise and advanced security offerings that can meet their unique business requirements. Fortinet’s new MSSP Program reinforces our ongoing investments and continued dedication to the success of our MSSP partners and the security of their customers.”

The program includes sales, technical and marketing support, access to Fortinet’s developer network, APIs, and tools to unlock advanced features and customization capabilities, online, self-paced training, dedicated account management and access to Fortinet beta programs and invite-only events.

Channel Impact^®
There is increased debate on whether the security landscape is evolving so quickly that threat protection can best be delivered as a service. Which side you are on might best be determined by your company’s business model. But in either event, security vendors are increasingly recognizing the importance of MSSPs as a channel, and this program underscores that realization.