CrowdStrike has unveiled a new AI Partner Specialization embedded within its CrowdStrike Accelerate Partner Program. Announced at Fal. Con 2026, the strategic initiative establishes a collaborative framework engineered to secure the evolving agentic enterprise landscape.
As artificial intelligence shifts from experimental deployment into core business operations, modern organizations require comprehensive protection beyond fragmented point solutions. Securing modern AI initiatives demands an integrated ecosystem that protects the entire AI lifecycle encompassing infrastructure, algorithms, underlying datasets, application layers, identity frameworks, development environments, and consulting services. CrowdStrike’s latest initiative unites these critical components under one unified defense model.
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The AI Partner Specialization equips channel partners with tailored access, industry expertise, and optimized commercial structures designed to match how modern organizations build, procure, and implement artificial intelligence. For enterprise buyers, the program expands access to accredited channel experts capable of guiding organizations through the complex transition from early-stage AI adoption to fully scaled production environments.
“AI is reshaping the enterprise, creating an entirely new technology stack, operating model, and attack surface – and security must be foundational to all of it,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “CrowdStrike is bringing together the ecosystem that will secure the agentic era. We’re giving partners the expertise, access, and economics to build, resell, manage, and deliver security with CrowdStrike as customers transform with AI. This is bigger than a partner program: it’s how we scale trusted AI innovation across the industry and give every organization the confidence to put AI to work.”
Four Pathways for Enterprise AI Engagement
To address the diverse needs of today’s cybersecurity channel, the CrowdStrike AI Partner Specialization introduces four distinct operational tracks:
- Resell: Accelerates the deployment of AI-driven cybersecurity tools through CrowdStrike® Falcon Flex, aligning partner revenue streams with modern, consumption-based customer buying behaviors.
- Manage: Enables managed service providers (MSPs and MSSPs) to deliver advanced AI security solutions, helping end users operationalize protection while establishing predictable recurring revenue models.
- Build: Allows software developers and technology alliance partners to create and distribute customized AI agents integrated directly into the Falcon® platform via Charlotte AI AgentWorks and Falcon Foundry.
- Deliver: Empowers global systems integrators and professional services firms to design and execute end-to-end agentic AI digital transformations.
To help achieve growth on all four tracks, CrowdStrike offers dedicated technical training, marketing programs, and incentives for partners that will help them differentiate themselves in the market place.
Validating AI Agents for Enterprise Deployment
In addition to the novel track architecture, CrowdStrike has launched a “Verified Agent” certification scheme. The standard evaluates third-party built AI agents for their security and performance benchmarks. After successful evaluation, partners can monetize their products through an established channel via the CrowdStrike Marketplace, offering pre-vetted automation tools to end-user organizations.
Industry Leaders Back the Initiative
Prominent global technology vendors, consulting firms, and system integrators have endorsed the strategic launch:
“Successful enterprise AI reinvention requires more than technology. It demands both top-down direction and bottom-up execution to securely redesign how businesses operate. By combining Accenture’s deep industry expertise with CrowdStrike’s AI Partner Specialization, clients can securely scale AI innovation and drive enterprise-wide impact.” – Harpreet Sidhu, global cybersecurity lead, Accenture
“AI agents are changing how work gets done across the enterprise, making security foundational to how organizations adopt and scale AI. CrowdStrike’s AI Partner Specialization brings together the expertise and innovation customers need to deploy AI with confidence.” – Ashraf Alhashim, enterprise GTM lead cyber, Anthropic
“AI is moving into production at unprecedented speed and scale. CrowdStrike’s AI Partner Specialization connects the infrastructure, security, and expertise enterprises need to run AI securely at scale.” – Jon Jones, chief revenue officer, CoreWeave
“AI is changing how enterprises build, operate, and secure their businesses. CrowdStrike’s AI Partner Specialization gives partners a powerful path to bring AI innovation to customers securely and at scale.” – Jared Phipps, COO, JetStream Security
“Customers want to move fast with AI without adding complexity or risk. CrowdStrike’s AI Partner Specialization gives partners more ways to help customers securely adopt, operationalize, and scale AI across the enterprise.” – Chris Konrad, VP, global cyber, World Wide Technology.
