Partner Power News - May 2026: Protection. Transition. Scale.
by Jason Carter
May is all about turning insight into action. From the 2026 Cyber Protect Report and the “7 Deadly Sins” webcast to key product transitions, the return of EPSS on Gen 7 TZ, and a major SaaS milestone—this edition equips you to drive stronger protection outcomes, accelerate cloud adoption, and re-engage customers.
With Elevate on the Road kicking off and new enablement resources now available, it’s the perfect time to scale your impact and build pipeline with confidence. Read Now
Note: Some links in this post are available exclusively to SonicWall SecureFirst Partners.
📊 2026 SonicWall Cyber Protect Report
We Don’t Catalog What Went Wrong. We Help You Prevent It.
Shift from tracking threats to driving protection outcomes with insights into the Seven Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity—key operational failures behind most breaches.
Discover The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity
Most breaches come down to the same seven repeated mistakes—not advanced or new attacks—seen year after year in breach investigations. Featuring Michael Crean, SVP and GM of SonicWall Managed Security Services, and Cory Clark, Vice President of Threat Operations.
Unleash Growth with the “7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity” Campaign
ap into SonicWall’s latest threat intelligence with a fully managed, MDF funded, AI-powered multi-channel campaign that drives brand authority, engagement, and high-quality lead generation—without the heavy lifting.
⚽ SonicWall Cup 2026: Time Is Running Out
With over 70 partner winners already, it’s all about deal registration—don’t miss your chance before the end of May, including the grand prize draw for a VIP FIFA World Cup™ Round of 16 experience.
🚀 Elevate On The Road 2026
Join SonicWall experts and fellow partners for practical, real-world guidance on delivering security outcomes that are easier to achieve, easier to operationalize, and easier to sell.
🆕 Product News
Essential Protection Security Suite (EPSS) is Back on Gen 7 TZ
Deliver all-in-one SMB protection with a single SKU—your easy entry point to win price-sensitive deals, re-engage lapsed customers, renew accounts, and stay competitive with a simple, cost-effective bundle.
Accelerated End-of-Life for SonicWall Email Security Products
SonicWall is ending sales on April 30, 2026, and support on May 1, 2027, for all Email Security products. Customers are encouraged to migrate to cloud-based email solutions and use Avanan for continued protection.
SonicWall Cloud App Security Transition Reminder
SonicWall is completing the phase-out of Cloud App Security (CAS), with annual SKUs ending April 1 and monthly instances ending May 26, 2026. Partners should transition to MSS Avanan SKUs for renewals and begin migrating customers ahead of full end of life on June 30, 2026.
End of Support for Select Legacy Firewalls
As of Apr 16, 2026, support ended for select TZ/NSa legacy firewalls: SOHO, SOHOW, TZ 300, NSa 9250, 9450, 9650.
200,000 Firewalls Under SaaS Management
This milestone highlights strong market traction and customer trust. Leverage it to reinforce your SASE and Unified Management story, re-engage mid-market and distributed enterprise customers, drive upsell opportunities, and accelerate pipeline with a proven, scalable platform.
🎓 SonicWall University
New: Network Security & MPSS Accreditations in University
👀 Top Reads & Watch
SonicWall Global Channel Update
Catch the latest Global Channel Update on-demand to hear from SonicWall’s leadership, including CEO Paul Ilse and CRO Patrick O’Donnell, on their vision and priorities for 2026. Get key insights on SonicWall Cup 2026, GigaOm recognition, and new SecureFirst enhancements designed to help partners grow and win.
FIPS 140-3
Secure Access, Reimagined for MSPs
The Next Evolution of Secure Access for MSPs
Your clients need more than a VPN
Cyber Threats Never Sleep
The 3 AM Problem: The SonicSentry SOC in Action After Dark
🤝 Partner Success
Looppe Design & Technology Delivers Outcomes, Not Products
See how this UAE-based MSP scaled its security services, enhanced threat detection, and delivered enterprise-grade protection using SonicWall and SonicSentry.
ShowTech Simplifies Zero-Trust Access
By replacing legacy VPNs with SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge, this North American MSP delivers secure, scalable access with improved performance and reduced management overhead for its clients.
📘 Updated SonicWall SecureFirst Partner Program Guide
The refreshed SecureFirst Partner Program helps partners grow through a scalable cybersecurity portfolio, accelerated profitability, a simplified partnership experience, and a strong community. It also includes the Service Provider Program (SPP) for flexible pricing and recurring revenue, all powered by SonicWall Unified Management to streamline operations and scale with confidence.
📅 SonicWall Events
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Jason Carter
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SVP Global Channels & Alliances