F5 debuts security accreditation program

F5 Networks, Inc., a  leading player in Application Delivery Networking (ADN), has announced a new, security-specific accreditation program designed for F5's channel partners around the world.

Following the launch of F5's application delivery-focused accreditation program earlier this year, the security accreditation program provides partners with an in-depth understanding of the entire F5 security solution portfolio, including F5's data center firewall solution, a release said.

The release adds that the program is offered through the UNITY channel partner program, the security accreditation program comes at no cost to the F5 channel, helping resellers and distribution partners navigate the evolving security threat landscape, identify additional security-related sales opportunities, and increase revenue.

"F5 has a comprehensive security solution portfolio that offers channel partners an open field to identify new opportunities, enhance their profitability and increase market penetration," said Anil Pochiraju, Managing Director, F5 Networks India and SAARC. "Through this accreditation, partners will drive new business and increase their understanding of the ever-changing security environment."

the web-based security accreditation program features separate curricula for both sales and technical channel professionals, each with an exam required to achieve accreditation.

To learn more about F5's partner programs, including UNITY and VAULT, please visit http://www.f5.com/partners/