RSA SecurWorld Program Encourages Partner Expertise

RSA announced the launch of its new SecurWorld Delivery Services Program, which is aimed at helping channel partners to become trusted advisors to their customers.

The program is centered around helping channel partners to gain additional skills and certification in the implementation and installation of RSA’s security solutions, with the goal of creating a pool of expert channel partners around the company’s portfolio. This, in turn, will allow customers to choose which partner best suits their particular needs, according to the company.

RSA Identity Management and Governance is the first solution available in the program, with training and certification for the company’s Security Analytics and RSA Archer Governance, Risk and Compliance expected to follow later this year.

Partners will need to complete a series of advanced technical trainings, delivery methodologies and mentoring engagements to complete their certification with each solution. Straight from the blog post, RSA said it will offer partners a choice of several flexible service models, including:

“The RSA SecurWorld Delivery Services Program is a tremendous step forward in RSA’s channel organization,” said William Taylor, vice president of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at RSA, in a blog post. “Partners benefit by gaining access to the enablement and support needed to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class installation and implementation services, while customers benefit with more flexibility to choose who they want to work with.”