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Pentera, the market leader in AI-powered Security Validation, has been awarded a prestigious 5-Star rating in the 2026 Partner Program Guide by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This distinction highlights the maturity and performance of Pentera's global partner ecosystem, which spans North America, EMEA, and APAC. The 5-Star rating is reserved for an exclusive group of companies that offer solution providers the highest level of support and specialized resources within their channel programs. As enterprises increasingly adopt Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) strategies, Pentera’s program ensures that its partners are equipped to meet these complex security demands with a systematic, lucrative approach to business growth.
Top-Tier Recognition: Earned the highest possible 5-Star rating in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide.
Global Reach: The enhanced program supports channel partners across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Technical Enablement: Offers advanced certifications, in-person workshops, and access to dedicated lab/PoV environments.
Performance Incentives: Includes specific rewards for new logo acquisition and subscription growth.
Strategic Resources: Partners gain access to a digital resource portal, cloud-specific training, and AWS Marketplace availability.
Core Mission: Enables partners to proactively test cybersecurity controls and orchestrate automated remediation workflows for clients.
Pentera’s partner program is designed to move beyond simple transactions, focusing instead on accelerating pipeline generation and long-term customer value. By providing advanced technical certifications and "sandbox" lab environments, Pentera allows its partners to demonstrate the efficacy of security validation in real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach builds confidence between the solution provider and the end-user, ensuring that cybersecurity controls are tested against the latest real-world attack vectors before a breach occurs.
"This recognition is a direct reflection of our partners' success and the value we deliver together in the marketplace," said Peter Rodriguez, AVP Channel Management at Pentera. "It speaks to our commitment to support our partner's business and long-term growth. We give our partners the training, resources, and incentives they need to generate demand, win new business, and grow customer relationships with confidence."
As the cybersecurity market shifts toward more proactive validation and exposure management, CRN’s annual guide serves as a critical roadmap for solution providers. The 5-Star rating confirms that Pentera is investing heavily in the tools and business models required to keep pace with these changes. This includes specialized support for cloud environments and simplified procurement through marketplaces like AWS, reflecting the modern preference for flexible, scalable security solutions.
"Being included in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide reflects how today's technology vendors are rethinking their partner programs to keep pace with a rapidly evolving channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. "The guide delivers meaningful insight into what sets each partner program apart, helping solution providers make confident, strategic partnership decisions."
About Pentera
Pentera is the market leader in AI-powered Security Validation, equipping enterprises with the platform to proactively test all their cybersecurity controls against the latest cyber attacks. Pentera identifies true risk across the entire attack surface, and automatically orchestrates remediation workflows to effectively reduce exposure. The company's security validation capabilities are essential for Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) operations. Thousands of security professionals around the world trust Pentera to close security gaps before threat actors can exploit them.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights.
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