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04/07/2026 10:00 pm
TL;DR: Changes to its channel program are the focus of a July 22 partner session, with speakers outlining channel investment, ecosystem priorities, and what partners can expect next, according to Delinea, for identity teams the signal is that identity security buying increasingly depends on partner-led delivery and operational guidance, not just product capability.
NHIMG editorial — here’s why we think this discussion matters
Questions worth separating out
Q: How should security teams govern identity controls delivered through partners?
A: Treat the partner as part of the control environment.
Q: Why do channel programmes matter for IAM and NHI maturity?
A: Because many identity controls fail at deployment, not design.
Practitioner guidance
- Define partner control ownership Map who owns configuration, escalation, and remediation for access review, vaulting, and lifecycle workflows before a partner touches production environments.
- Set implementation standards for privileged access Require documented reference patterns for JIT access, privileged session handling, and offboarding so partner deployments do not diverge by customer or region.
- Assess partner readiness as part of security assurance Include partner training, certification, and support response expectations in IAM and NHI programme reviews, alongside technical controls and audit evidence.
What to expect at the briefing
Delinea's full post covers the operational detail this post intentionally leaves for the source:
- Session framing from Delinea leaders on how the partner programme is evolving in EMEA.
- Speaker lineup and channel-specific commentary from regional sales and alliances leadership.
- The practical channel priorities partners are expected to align to in the next phase of the programme.
- Registration and event logistics for attendees who need the source details directly.
👉 Register for Delinea’s partner programme update on identity security channels →
Delinea’s partner program update: what it means for IAM channels?
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04/07/2026 10:06 pm
Channel strategy is now part of identity governance, not a separate commercial layer. In identity security, the partner motion influences how controls are implemented, interpreted, and maintained in real environments. That makes channel quality relevant to IAM, PAM, and NHI outcomes, especially where lifecycle and privilege models must remain consistent across many deployments. Practitioners should treat partner execution as a control variable, not just a procurement variable.
A few things that frame the scale:
- 97% of NHIs carry excessive privileges, increasing unauthorised access and broadening the attack surface, according to Ultimate Guide to NHIs.
- Only 5.7% of organisations have full visibility into their service accounts, which makes partner-led deployment even harder to govern consistently.
A question worth separating out:
Q: How can teams tell whether a partner ecosystem is improving or diluting control quality?
A: Look for repeatability in onboarding, evidence of standard reference architectures, and clear remediation paths when controls fail. If deployments vary by partner, region, or account team, the programme has not matured enough to support consistent identity governance.
👉 Read our full editorial: Delinea partner program update signals channel focus for identity security
