IT security firm Symantec has launched Managed Security Service (MSS) Specialization, which the company says will enable its partners increase their competitive advantage, improve recognition by customers and drive more revenue.

Partners achieve the MSS Specialization by demonstrating expertise in Symantec Managed Security Services and Symantec DeepSight Early Warning Services, providing customers with real-time threat monitoring and analysis to reduce their overall security risk.

The MSS Specialization provides qualified partners with greater access to Symantec sales and technical resources to help them accelerate the sales cycle, as well as incentives, tailored promotions, tools and access to the Symantec Opportunity Registration Program.

Partners who achieve the Specialization will also be able to differentiate themselves with an MSS Specialization member certificate and logo.

Symantec vice president, Americas Channel Sales, Randy Cochran said the MSS Specialization was designed to help these partners drive more revenue and increase the value they provide to our joint customers.

The MSS Specialization is available to all eligible partners in North America.