Apono Launches the Apono Partner Program to Accelerate Global Adoption of Cloud-Native Privileged Access Management

NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apono, the leading provider of secure access orchestration for modern cloud-native environments, today announced the launch of its global partner program designed to empower service providers, cloud alliances, and systems integrators to meet the growing demand for dynamic, identity-aware access control.

The Apono partner program is a key pillar to the company's mission to help organizations secure access in a world where every identity is privileged, every access is sensitive, and every second matters. As cloud infrastructure continues to evolve — from static to dynamic, from manual to autonomous — security teams are faced with the impossible challenge of protecting ephemeral environments using outdated tools. Apono is solving this by building the most comprehensive and partner-friendly Cloud Access Platform.

"The launch of the Apono partner program is a significant step in reaching and impacting a wider customer base, and beyond this, a call to action for the industry," said Boone Quesnel, VP Cloud Alliances, Apono. "Legacy PAM and access control tools can't keep up with how today's cloud environments operate. This is a critical improvement every cloud-first organization should prioritize. Reaching new customers is key in this mission. Apono gives our partners the tools, training, and support to deliver real-time, least-privilege access at scale, across any identity or workload and better secure their customer base's cloud infrastructure."

Apono's platform is designed for today's hybrid, ephemeral environments, where infrastructure spins up and down, workloads request access autonomously, and both human and machine identities interact with critical systems. Security teams need real-time, automated access workflows to reduce risk without slowing down development.

"With cloud environments growing increasingly complex and over-privileged identities posing significant risks, the need for Just-in-Time, Just Enough access control is paramount," said Eric Skeens, Co-Founder and CEO, Three Tree Tech. "Apono's vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering leading-edge cloud security solutions. This partnership strengthens our ability to guide clients through the challenges of modern access management, ensuring they're well-equipped for the future of cloud operations."

"The launch of the Apono Partner Program is more than just an expansion for us; it's a critical step in addressing the evolving security needs of the cloud-native world. We firmly believe that securing today's dynamic environments demands a new approach, and our partners are integral to bringing this innovative solution to a wider audience," said Rom Carmel, CEO and cofounder, Apono. "This program empowers them to deliver the sophisticated, real-time access controls essential for modern cloud operations. Together, we're not just securing access; we're redefining what's possible in cloud security."

Built for the new cloud reality, the Apono Partner Program enables Apono's global ecosystem of channel, technology, and strategic alliance partners to help customers adopt just-in-time (JIT) access with confidence. Key features include:

• Tiered Benefits & Incentives: Structured support for partners across all stages, with deal protection, volume incentives, and partner-sourced lead rewards.
• Sales & Technical Enablement: Tailored onboarding, hands-on labs, and certification paths for sales engineers, DevOps consultants, and cloud architects.
• Marketing & Co-GTM Support: MDF allocation, campaign kits, early access content, and dedicated partner marketing resources.
• Technology Ecosystem Access: Priority access to Apono APIs, SDKs, and joint integration roadmaps with major platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub, Snowflake, and MongoDB.

With the Apono Partner Program, partners can embed Apono into their offerings, empowering customers to automate privilege elevation, time-bound access, and context-aware approvals — all without manual overhead or ticketing delays.

The Apono Partner Program is now open to qualified partners globally. To apply or learn more, visit apono.io/partners. Apono will also be participating in Black Hat in Las Vegas from August 2nd to 7th. Prospective partners can learn more about the Apono partner program at booth #5919 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. If you are interested in learning more at the event, please schedule a time at the following link: https://www.apono.io/apono-x-blackhat-meeting/.

About Apono

Founded in 2022 by Rom Carmel (CEO) and Ofir Stein (CTO), Apono leadership leverages over 20 years of combined expertise in Cybersecurity and DevOps Infrastructure. Apono's Cloud Privileged Access Platform offers companies Just-In-Time and Just-Enough privilege access, empowering organizations to seamlessly operate in the cloud by bridging the operational security gap in access management. Today, Apono's platform serves dozens of customers across the US, including Fortune 500 companies, and has been recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.

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