What is the RSA Ready program?
The RSA Ready program gives technology partners access to RSA software so that they can develop and certify interoperability between their products and RSA’s. The RSA Ready designation is awarded to technology partners that have successfully met certification criteria set by RSA. This gives our mutual customers peace of mind that their deployment will be straightforward, documented and supported by RSA.
Why should I become an RSA Ready partner?
The RSA Ready technology partner program provides technology companies with a proven path to develop, certify and market innovative solutions with RSA. The program allows you to leverage the strength of the RSA brand and our industry-leading technology to expand your reach across our vast, global customer base and deliver solutions that drive new business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
What RSA products can I get my product certified with?
- RSA SecurID® Access
- RSA Archer® Suite
- RSA NetWitness® Platform
How do I become a partner?
The first step is to apply to the RSA Ready program. Click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page and complete the application form. You may also contact Mike Wolff, RSA Ready Program Manager (Michael.wolff@rsa.com) if you have questions or concerns.
Can I use the RSA Ready logo? How does it benefit me?
By becoming an RSA Ready technology partner, you can leverage the powerful RSA brand in the market, creating a positive association between RSA and your organization. You can use the RSA Ready logo on your website, in advertising, on product packaging, your start-up screens, devices, sales and marketing collateral, and in tradeshow booths.
What is RSA Ready certification?
RSA Ready certification is a process by which RSA partners test interoperability to ensure their product supports all or a designated subset of features of an RSA product. RSA Ready certification testing can be performed by an RSA partner engineer in our RSA Ready Certification Lab or through self-certification performed by the partner.
What is the RSA Ready Certification Lab?
The RSA Ready Certification Lab is located at RSA corporate headquarters in Bedford, Mass. Partners can send their hardware equipment or software to the certification lab where the RSA partner engineering team will test it for interoperability. The lab is also used for ongoing technical support: RSA customer support representatives take first-level support calls on RSA Ready certified solutions. In addition, lab infrastructure is used to host an externally-facing environment where partners can log into RSA products for testing and self-certification.
Who is partner engineering?
RSA partner engineers assist technology partners in becoming RSA Ready certified. A partner engineer will be assigned as your primary contact at RSA during integration and certification activities. The engineer will help you identify the best integration method for your product, provide you with all necessary resources and tools, verify when the integration is complete, and document an implementation guide.
Can I self-certify?
Yes. RSA partner engineering encourages partners to perform self-certification to streamline the process. Certification can be performed using RSA-provided software or via the RSA Ready certification portal. In either case, RSA partner engineering will provide test criteria and detailed instructions on how to complete the process.
How long does it take to certify?
Upon executing the RSA Ready agreement, partners are expected to complete development and certification within six-months, but modifications to the timeline can be accommodated due to product release schedules, etc. The testing process itself could take as little as 30 minutes, depending on which RSA product you selected.
Will I get RSA software? Is it intended for testing and certification only?
If software is required for your integration, then yes, RSA partner engineering will provide the software necessary for you to develop and test the solution. Any RSA software provided through the RSA Ready program is not to be used in a production environment.
How much does the program cost?
There is no fee for Tier 1 Partners.
What happens after I sign the RSA Ready agreement?
You will be contacted by a partner engineer who will discuss the interoperability, scope and timeline of your project, and answer any questions you have.
What happens after RSA Ready certification?
Your certification will be added to the RSA Ready Community along with information about your company and corresponding documents (e.g., implementation guides, solution briefs, etc.). You will receive an email with your URL, the RSA Ready logo and brand usage guidelines. Once your product has been certified as RSA Ready, the RSA technical support organization will also take first-level support calls from mutual customers.
What is the RSA Ready Community?
The RSA Ready Community is a web portal where customers can learn about RSA Ready partners and certified solutions. The community hosts a page for each partner with links to all implementation guides, solution briefs, and other company and marketing-related information. RSA customers visit the community to get information on how to make your solution work with RSA products. RSA sales and reseller partners also use this site when selling RSA and partner ecosystem security solutions.
