BeyondTrust Earns 5-Star Rating in CRN® Partner Program Guide and Named to Security 100 List

Atlanta, GA – March 24, 2025 – BeyondTrust, the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege™, today announced it has been honored by CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a 5-Star Award in the 2025 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. In addition, BeyondTrust was named to CRN’s prestigious Security 100 list. This list highlights leading IT security vendors that are committed to collaborating with channel partners to keep businesses secure from cyber threats.

CRN 5-Star Partner Program Rating

The 5-Star Award is an elite recognition given to companies that have built their partner programs on the key elements needed to nurture lasting, profitable, and successful channel partnerships.

The extensive support and resources technology vendors offer through their partner programs are a critical consideration for solution providers assessing which IT vendors, service providers, and distributors to team with in building world-class technology solutions. Program elements such as financial incentives, sales and marketing assistance, training and certification, technical support and more can set vendors apart and play a key role in boosting their partners’ long-term growth and profitability.

For the 2025 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team evaluated vendors based on program requirements and offerings such as partner training and education, pre- and post-sales support, marketing programs and resources, technical support, and communication.

“BeyondTrust has been an outstanding partner, providing us with the resources and support needed to accelerate our business and enhance our security offerings,” said Prikshit Goel, Global Head of Practice, Cybersecurity, HCLTech. “Their commitment to innovation and channel success has allowed us to deliver best-in-class Privilege identity and access security solutions that help our customers to reduce the risks from cyberattacks that target their privileged accounts.”

“Being featured on the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide highlights the dedication these technology vendors have to evolving with solution providers, driving innovation, and supporting mutual success,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “This critical annual project empowers solution providers to identify vendors that are committed to enhancing their partner programs and meeting the always-changing business needs of the channel and end customers. The guide provides deep insight into the distinctive value of each partner program so solution providers can make strategic partnership decisions with confidence.”

CRN Security 100

CRN’s Security 100 list honors channel-focused security vendors across five technology categories and named BeyondTrust as a top Identity-focused company. The market-leading companies on the Security 100 list deliver a combination of cutting-edge security technologies and services for both partners and customers. With cybersecurity needs accelerating alongside the emergence of AI-powered solutions and threats, this annual list is a valuable guide for solution providers exploring security vendors they can partner with to deliver outstanding solutions to their customers.

“Each company on the Security 100 list provides cutting-edge security offerings through solution providers in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Robust cybersecurity is essential for modern businesses, and these vendors are committed to keeping their security portfolios ahead of bad actors and emerging threats. We congratulate them and look forward to seeing how they advance cybersecurity innovations in the future.”

“We are honored to receive CRN’s 5-Star Partner Program rating and Security 100 recognition which are a reflection of the dedication and success of our entire team, said Jim Ortbals, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystems at BeyondTrust. “We prioritize building strong, collaborative relationships that empower our partners with the best tools, training, and support to drive innovation and deliver exceptional solutions to protect Paths to Privilege for our joint customers.”

The 2025 Security 100 list was featured in the February 2025 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/security100, and the 2025 Partner Program Guide will be featured in the April 2025 issue of CRN and published online at www.CRN.com/PPG beginning March 24, 2025.