Darktrace Defenders Partner Program expanded with MSSP flexibility and email security services
Why this matters: Structural program change with new engagement models and service lines; no direct financial terms altered.
Partner impact analysis
Partner impact analysis available on Pro
Get the actionable “what this means for your business” read on every change.
Sign up freeSummary
Darktrace expanded its Defenders Partner Program on March 24, 2026 to better accommodate MSSPs. The update introduced a flexible framework supporting multiple engagement models, including resellers, service providers, and fully managed security providers. The expansion also incorporated email security services as a managed offering.
What changed
- Defenders Partner Program expanded to include a flexible MSSP engagement framework.
- Three distinct engagement models introduced: reseller, service provider, and fully managed security provider.
- Managed email security added as a new service delivery option for MSSP partners.
- Program updated to support greater scalability for partners operating at managed service scale.
VendorRadar's neutral summary. For the vendor's own wording, follow the source below.
Read original announcementOpen Darktrace's VendorRadar profile