Getting Started Specialization Tools & Resources
Welcome to symantec Website security Partner Program
Thousands of channel partners worldwide have joinedwith Symantec Website Security Program to offer the most recognized Website Security brands in the industry. Our portfolio features a range of authentication and encryption solutions, for the ability to fulfill any type of customer need. Our Website Security Partner Program allows you to maximize profits and increase customer loyalty with a range of certificates, attractive margins, robust infrastructure and compelling programs.
to learn more about the symantec Website security Partner Program:
•visit our Webpage at http://go.symantec.com/wspp
• Download the Partner Program Guide
• Download theSSL Product Portfolio Guide
Website security Partner Program
offers greater value
differentiate your business
maximize oPPortunities
Maximize the value of your
investments in people and products.
accelerate Profitability
Getting Started Specialization Tools & Resources
Take the steps to become a highly engaged Symantec Website Security Partner. Symantec provides our partners the right tools to accelerate profitability and increase revenue.
step 1—Sign up to become a Website Security Partner
at http://go.symantec.com/wspp.
step 2—Complete the application to receive a Partner
Portal login at https://partnernet.symantec.com. For
more information on how to sign up for PartnerNet view
the PartnerNet Reference Guide.
step 3—Visit the Website security solutions page on
PartnerNet to access SSL product sales and marketing materials.
step 4—Review the training programs for Symantec
Website Security Solutions in this document.
step 5— Sign up to receive our newsletter and other
important updates by emailing us as at website_
step 6—Contact your account manager with any
additional questions.
Symantec provides partners three means to receive a variety of sales training and enablement, and have access to key assets:
1. Partnernet—Provides compelling marketing campaigns - thru channel, and effective training materials and sales aids.
2. symantec sessions—Regular communications, training and events throughout the year.
3. symantec university—Online sales training to accelerate partner enablement and profitability, and to provide a pathway to Specialization.
maximize your PartnershiP With symantec
Partnernet provides tools to
enable you to market and sell
effectively Universities provide classroom style Sales and technical training Sessions provide timely product and market updates
sPecialization
Symantec endorsed as proven experts with
demonstrated sales and technical success in
delivering Symantec Website Security solutions
ex
Perienced
Pro
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ted
Expertise that will be trusted throughout
the world
Offer the right solution to meet your
customer’s needs
Getting Started Specialization Tools & Resources
Program requirements:
• Gold or Platinum level partner in the Website Security Partner Program.
• A focus on selling Symantec Branded products; 25% of overall business is Symantec branded products.
• Active sales and marketing business plan.
• Integration with Symantec’s API for automated ordering and streamlined fulfillment.
Accreditation Requirements:
• Minimum of two representatives for Gold Partners and five representatives for Platinum to complete the Symantec Sales Expert Exam (SSE)
• Minimum of two representatives for Gold Partners and three representatives for Platinum to complete the Symantec Sales Expert + Exam (SSE+)
sPecialization requirements
Program
requirements
require sse
Accreditations
Required SSE+
Accreditations
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Website
security
specialist
“Symantec continues to
provide business accelerator
opportunities for partners like
ourselves, who sell Symantec
branded website security
solutions with SSL, through
programs like Website Security
Specialization. Acmetek
will pursue Website Security
Specialization and look forward
to differentiating ourselves as
a top value-added provider of
Symantec SSL.”
sPecialized Partners:sPecialization Provides more differentiation and added value With reWards for investment and exPertise.
Website Security Specialists receive exclusive benefits, including:
• Be a member of an elite and exclusive Website Security Group
• Featured partner in Find a Specialist Partner Locator • Invitation to an exclusive WSS Partner Advisory Council • Use of Specialist Logo on website, collateral, advertising and business cards
• Participation in exclusive programs to ensure your customers needs are heard
• Provide more value to your customers enabling you to be a trusted advisor
• Featured as a preferred partner
sPecialization benefits
Getting Started Specialization Tools & Resources
Steps to quickly become Specialized and Learn how to leverage Symantec’s training, marketing tools and leading market position.
Accreditation is Required for Specialization
To become a Website Security Specialist partners must meet the program and accreditation requirements as
defined in the Partner Program Guide.
Refer to Symantec’s Website Security Solutions Accreditation Guide for details on how to complete the required training and become accredited.
Website security sPecialization
Symantec Sales Expert plus (SSE+) • SSL technical architecture • Authentication/ Vetting process • Advanced SSL product knowledge symantec
sse
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Here is a summary of some of the key links to help you quickly navigate to the right information:
Partnernet - symantec’s partner portal Website security solutions page in Partnernet Symantec University for Partners
Website Security Solutions Symantec Sales Expert (SSE) product training and assessments
Website security solutions symantec sales expert Plus (SSE+) product training and assessments
Website security solutions Partner Page
Website Security Solutions Partner Program Guide Website security solutions Partner Program brochure Website Security Solutions Product Portfolio Guide Road to Profitability Quick Start Program
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