AI security company Protect AI launched the Protect AI partner program, featuring foundational members such as World Wide Technologies (WWT), Forcespot and Ensign. This program offers dedicated tools and resources for reseller solution providers and channel distribution partners, helping them tap into the expanding market for securing enterprise AI systems and applications.
“We are excited to join forces with Protect AI through the partner program, leveraging Protect AI’s leadership in AI security and WWT’s global scale to deliver unparalleled secure AI solutions,” said Todd Hathaway, the global head of AI and cyber innovation with WWT. “This partnership is perfectly positioned to scale secure AI technologies across a variety of industries worldwide, enhancing our joint capabilities to address the dynamic challenges faced by enterprises today. WWT customers will benefit from this close alignment and ability to scale AI security.”
The program is expected to help key resellers and channel companies empower their enterprise and government end customers to build, deploy and manage secure, trusted AI environments. By leveraging Protect AI expertise across vital sectors such as financial services, healthcare, life sciences, energy, e-commerce and sensitive government operations, the program provides tools and strategies for continuous threat detection, proactive vulnerability management and robust response mechanisms for AI systems. This program enhances security and resilience of AI applications for enterprises – from safeguarding transactional data in finance to protecting classified intelligence – to strengthen global trust in AI tech.
“The need for AI security solutions is at an all-time high as enterprises deploy GenAI at scale,” said Ian Swanson, Protect AI’s CEO. “The Protect AI partner program provides partners with the resources and incentives needed to deliver safe, secure and trusted AI solutions, drive revenue and grow their businesses in the rapidly evolving field of secure and trusted AI.”
Protect AI has over 60 partners in North America poised to join the program, which unlocks benefits for driving success in the market of security for AI. Partners gain access to a partner portal, which offers tools and knowledge to grow revenue. Its support framework includes:
- Dedicated resources, including dedicated channel account managers, solution engineers, architects and co-marketing managers.
- Comprehensive and individualized training to build expertise in ML development and supply chain security.
- Sales enablement tools, including marketing materials, thought leadership content and engineering resources to support every stage of the sales cycle.
- Proposal-based co-marketing opportunities to generate demand and drive leads.
The Protect AI partner program features three dynamic tiers, each tailored to a partner’s maturity and expertise in AI security:
- Genesis tier – offers essential marketing materials and training for newcomers.
- Beacon tier – for intermediate partners, includes dedicated resources to boost customer engagement.
- Pinnacle tier (invite-only) – rewards elite partners with exclusive access, custom events and scaled co-marketing opportunities, alongside substantial discounts.
“The Protect AI Partner Program’s tiered structure ensures that partners have a clear growth path and the necessary support to succeed in delivering security for AI solutions to their enterprise customers,” said Heidi Hills, Protect AI’s head of channels. “By partnering with Protect AI, solution providers and distributors can expand their portfolio and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the future of AI development.”
