MILPITAS, Calif. — March 9, 2026 — SonicWall 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.

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.

“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.”

SonicWall earned a 5-Star rating by demonstrating a consistent commitment to delivering exceptional value to partners through comprehensive enablement, profitability opportunities and long-term business support. The program was recognized for its robust training and certification pathways, dedicated pre- and post-sales technical resources, competitive financial incentives and extensive sales and marketing support that help partners accelerate growth and differentiate their cybersecurity offerings. 

Through sustained investments in partner tools, education and collaborative engagement, SonicWall empowers partners to navigate evolving cybersecurity challenges, scale profitable practices and deliver the modern security outcomes customers demand.

Find more information about SonicWall’s SecureFirst partner program here: https://www.sonicwall.com/blog/sonicwall-receives-5-star-award-in-2026-crn-partner-program-guide. 

About SonicWall

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides seamless protection against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.