Yubico Unveils 'YubiNation Partners': A New Era of Global Channel Partnership to Secure Digital Identities in the Age of AI

The new program empowers partners to deliver phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication and help customers go passwordless at speed and scale.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Yubico, a modern cybersecurity company and creator of the most secure passkeys, has announced the launch of YubiNation Partners, a new global Channel program designed to unite a community of security experts. The program aims to transform the traditional reseller model into a strategic engine for growth, empowering partners to deliver the gold standard in phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) and help customers go passwordless at speed and scale.

Why it matters

With the average cost of a corporate security breach climbing to $4.4 million and phishing remaining a primary attack vector, the industry can no longer rely on passwords alone. The YubiNation Partners program is designed to help trusted advisors capture demand in a fast-moving market, as over 30% of the Fortune 500 and 18 of the top 20 AI companies already rely on YubiKeys to secure their workforces.

The details

The new program features four distinct partnership tiers - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum - that unlock deeper enablement and benefits as partners invest more in technical expertise and collaboration. The program also includes the Yubico Academy, which has expanded to support roles across the partner ecosystem, including a new 400-series focused on Professional Services. By joining YubiNation, channel partners can leverage Yubico's brand authority to shorten sales cycles, drive recurring revenue, and shape the future of securing digital identity.

  • Yubico announced the launch of YubiNation Partners on February 25, 2026.

The players

Yubico

A modern cybersecurity company and creator of the most secure passkeys.

Bettina Vahl

Vice President of Global Channels at Yubico.

Felix Brand

CISSP and cybersecurity architect at Germany-based Yubico partner, SVA.

Jake Pederson

Director of software, cloud and security alliances at Zones.

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What they’re saying

“With YubiNation Partners, Yubico is embracing a Partner-first strategy, moving beyond traditional resale to build a dedicated community of security experts who are shaping the future of digital identity.”

— Bettina Vahl, Vice President of Global Channels at Yubico (Business Wire)

“The feedback from both my colleagues and I regarding the new Professional Services certifications has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly concerning the specialized vendor modules. This structured approach provided a highly targeted experience that directly aligns with the unique needs and strengths of each individual consulting partner.”

— Felix Brand, CISSP and cybersecurity architect at Germany-based Yubico partner, SVA (Business Wire)

“We see Yubico's updated channel program as a strong step forward in supporting strategic partners like Zones. The investments in enablement, tiering, and services alignment position us to drive greater impact together in the identity security market.”

— Jake Pederson, Director of software, cloud and security alliances at Zones (Business Wire)

What’s next

Existing partners will be automatically placed into one of the four program tiers based on current criteria, such as revenue growth and Yubico Academy certifications completed. New partners looking to join the YubiNation Partners community can submit a Partner Application starting today on the Yubico website or through their local Yubico distributor.

The takeaway

The YubiNation Partners program represents Yubico's commitment to empowering a global network of security experts to help customers secure their digital identities in the age of AI-driven cyber threats. By providing partners with the tools, training, and incentives to deliver phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless solutions, Yubico is positioning itself as a leader in the evolving identity security landscape.