BeyondTrust Recognized as a 5-Star Program in the 2026 CRN® Partner Program Guide
5-Star distinction highlights BeyondTrust’s commitment to helping partners scale meaningful identity security practices.
Atlanta, GA, February 27, 2026 — BeyondTrust, the global leader in privilege-centric identity security protecting Paths to Privilege™, today announced it has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with inclusion in the prestigious 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is an essential resource for solution providers seeking vendor partner programs that match their business goals and deliver high partner value.
As solution providers navigate evolving customer demands, new technologies and changing business models, the structure and depth of vendor partner programs play an increasingly critical role in partnership decisions. Elements such as financial incentives, sales and marketing support, training and certification opportunities, and technical resources can significantly influence a partner’s ability to scale, differentiate and drive profitability over time.
“Partners are central to how we help customers reduce risk by discovering, controlling, and securing privilege across their environments,” said Jim Ortbals, SVP of Global Partner Ecosystems at BeyondTrust. “This 5-Star recognition from CRN validates the investments we’ve made to help partners grow profitable practices, co-sell more effectively, and deliver exceptional solutions to protect Paths to Privilege for our joint customers.”
For the 2026 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team assessed technology vendors based on the strength and breadth of their partner program offerings, including partner training and enablement, pre- and post-sales support, marketing resources, technical assistance and ongoing communication. The resulting guide provides solution providers with meaningful insight into partner programs designed to support sustained success in a rapidly evolving channel landscape.
BeyondTrust earned 5-Star status for its PartnerTrust program, which continues to expand partner enablement and co-selling support while helping partners build services-led practices. Over the past year, BeyondTrust expanded partner access to technical training, launched a new Certified Admin certification, enhanced partner visibility through customizable listings in the BeyondTrust Partner Locator, and introduced Partner Teaming Registration to support co-selling with partners.
BeyondTrust also saw a meaningful rise in partners becoming Service Delivery authorized, reflecting continued momentum in services that help partners drive profitability and customer outcomes.
“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. “As solution providers navigate new customer demands, business models and technologies, this annual guide serves as a critical resource for identifying vendors that are investing in programs designed to drive long-term growth and shared success. The guide delivers meaningful insight into what sets each partner program apart, helping solution providers make confident, strategic partnership decisions.”
The 2026 Partner Program Guide can be found online at www.CRN.com/PPG.
About BeyondTrust
BeyondTrust is the global identity security leader protecting Paths to Privilege™. Our identity-centric approach goes beyond securing privileges and access, empowering organizations with the most effective solution to manage the entire identity attack surface and neutralize threats, whether from external attacks or insiders.
BeyondTrust is leading the charge in transforming identity security to prevent breaches and limit the blast radius of attacks, while creating a superior customer experience and operational efficiencies. We are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 100, and our global ecosystem of partners.
Learn more at www.beyondtrust.com.
