{"id":40580,"date":"2015-01-08T13:47:53","date_gmt":"2015-01-08T21:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=40580"},"modified":"2025-08-31T23:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T06:02:28","slug":"introducing-mcafee-security-partner-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/introducing-mcafee-security-partner-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the McAfee Partner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

What better way to kickoff the start of 2015 than with our new McAfee Partner Program. This new program was created to provide you with the flexibility to align with customer requirements, buying preferences, routes to market and business models, enabling you to grow your business with us.<\/p>\n

On January 1, 2015, the following changes took effect:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. New Program Name\u00a0<\/strong>The newly named McAfee Partner Program brings together the experience and expertise of McAfee with the innovation and proven performance of McAfee.<\/li>\n
  2. Consolidation of Solution Competencies\u00a0<\/strong>We have reduced the number of solution competencies from five to three, with the new solution competencies focused on Endpoint Security, Network Security and Security Management.<\/li>\n
  3. New Specializations\u00a0<\/strong>The Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Authorized Support Provider programs will become specializations with a streamlined set of requirements, tools and benefits.<\/li>\n
  4. Simplified Enablement and Training\u00a0<\/strong>We have transitioned to a points-based Continuing Education (CE) model, removing the requirement to complete annual baseline certification. New enablement resources, including the\u00a0Expert Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Post-Sales Services Enablement\u00a0are also available.<\/li>\n
  5. Enhanced Partner Experience\u00a0<\/strong>We\u2019re launching new platforms to improve your experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n