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Partner Program Playbook / V.1 / June 2016
Forcepoint safeguards users, data and networks against the most determined adversaries, from insider threats to outside attackers, across the threat life cycle. Forcepoint protects data everywherein the cloud, on the road, in the officeallowing users to simplify compliance, enable better decision-making, streamline security and to empower organizations to focus on whats most important to them.
Based in Austin, Texas with worldwide sales, service, security laboratories and product development, Forcepoint is a joint venture bringing together industry-leading solutions from Websense, Raytheon Cyber Products and Stonesoft next generation network security.
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A FORCEPOINT PARTNER
SEE WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING ABOUT US
2016 NSS Labs Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Test
2016 IDC MarketScape Worldwide Web Security: Leader
2015 Best Web Content Management Solution2014 Best Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Protection
2015 Secure Web Gateway MQ Leaders Quadrant2016 Enterprise DLP MQ: Leaders Quadrant2016 DLP Critical Capabilities Report
Forrester Wave SaaS Web Content Security, Q2 2015: Leader
2015 Raytheons SureView Memory Integrity (now Threat Protection for Linux) Best Malware Analysis Solution of the Year
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2015 Miercom Web Security Effectiveness Test
2016 Corporate Web Security MQ: Top Player2016 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Protection MQ: Top Player
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No other company brings together decades of experience and the financial commitment necessary to build and deliver sophisticated, integrated systems the way we do.
As you progress through each tier, your profit opportunities increase, particularly with deal registration and incumbency protection.
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PARTNER BENEFITS
As a channel partner, I believe we have three fundamental responsibilities. First, deliver cutting edge products and solutions that solve the security problems our mutual customers face every day. Second, provide the training that enables each of you to represent our solutions effectively. Last but not least, communicate openly and consistently so we can support and grow our relationship together.
John Starr VP of Global Channels and Professional Services, Forcepoint
Partner benefits depend on tier level.
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SALES SUPPORT AND INCENTIVESTiered pricing structure
Incumbency protection
Net new customer deal registration
Participation in incentive programs
Notification of promotions or special offers
Not for resale (NFR) licenses
NFR appliances
Channel account manager access
Participate in promotional rebates
Business planning
MARKETING
Promotional use of the partner logo
Priority allocation of sales leads
Invitation to partner conference
Access to marketing development funds
Access to marketing campaign resource center
Access to partner portal
Access to monthly channel communication
Access to competitive information
Access to web syndication tool
Case study collaboration
TECHNICAL AND SALES TRAININGComplimentary sales training at Forcepoint University
Discounted technical training at Forcepoint University
Eligible for MDF-funded training at Forcepoint University
Priority training reservations
End user satisfaction survey feedback
TIER STRUCTURE
Rewarded with the largest tier-based discount off list price, access to deal
registration, participation in incentive programs, access to Market Development
Funds (MDF), and invitations to exclusive partner events.
Rewarded with the second largest tier-based discount off list price, access to deal
registration, incentive programs, training and access to marketing tools.
Rewarded with the third-largest discount, deal registration, access to evaluation units,
marketing programs and materials.
Receives discount off list price, access to deal registration for new customer deals, access
to certification and training. Associate partner status is contingent on Forcepoints approval.
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SALESBattle cards available
CONTENTWhitepapers, datasheets and other downloads
LEADSInput and view sales leads
MARKETINGPartner alerts, web syndication, brochures
MDF ACTIVITIESView Marketing Development Funds for partner events and incentives
CERTIFICATION TRAININGCertification training available
OPPORTUNITIESView current sales opportunities with Forcepoint
CASESSubmit cases for tech support
ARTICLESTechnical articles on products that partner holds
EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONSCan subscribe and unsubscribe from emails
REGISTRATIONApply for Deal Registrations
PARTNER PORTAL NAVIGATION
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DEAL REGISTRATION PROCESS
Go to Forcepoint Partner Portal at forcepoint.com/partner
STEP 1. Once on Deal Registration form, you may register for more than one product family if there is no incumbency on that product family.
STEP 4. Log in with your username. Your username is your corporate email address with .wbsn at the end. Need a Login?
STEP 2.
Complete all the required fields and save for approval.
STEP 5.
Once logged in, select the Deal Registration button on right-hand side, under Quick Links panel on homepage of Partner Portal.
STEP 3.
You will then be notified within 48 hours with a Conditional Qualification or a Denial.Conditional Qualification: Reach out to your Sales Representative within seven days to confirm a First Action* has been completed.
STEP 7. You will receive an email shortly after submission confirming that Forcepoint has received your lead.
STEP 6.Await confirmation from Forcepoint sales team for approval or denial of submission.
STEP 8.
DEAL REGISTRATIONFORCEPOINTGlobal Partner Program
Have an active membership with the Forcepoint Global Partner Program at Silver, Gold or Platinum tier level
Be in good standing - defined as having no past due invoices payable to Forcepoint
Accepted the partner agreement via the Forcepoint Partner Portal
Meet the relevant certifications for their program tier
Satisfy relevant qualifying criteria
PARTNER ELIGIBILITY
* First Actions include but not limited to Partner arranging a customer meeting that include Forcepoint personnel, conducting a security needs assessment and/or Installing a Forcepoint evaluation.
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LEGACY WEB
Forcepoint Client Policy ManagerForcepoint Content Portal AuthorityForcepoint Remote FilteringForcepoint Security FilteringForcepoint Web Filter Anti VirusForcepoint Websense Web FilterForcepoint Websense Web SecurityForcepoint Websense Web Filter & SecurityForcepoint Web Filter & Security Cloud ModuleForcepoint Remote Filter Module
LEGACY DATA Forcepoint Websense Content GatewayLEGACY EMAIL Forcepoint Websense Email Security
SUREVIEW INSIDER THREAT SureView Insider Threat CoreSureView Insider Threat Endpoint
THREAT PROTECTION
Forcepoint Threat Protection Appliance - EmailForcepoint Threat Protection Appliance - EndpointForcepoint Threat Protection Appliance - WebForcepoint Threat Protection for Linux
RISKVISION Forcepoint TRITON RiskVision Base System V10000Forcepoint TRITON RiskVision V10000 Subscription
HARDWARE
Forcepoint i Series ApplianceForcepoint M Series ApplianceForcep