Kaspersky Lab has launched Kaspersky United, a global channel partner program that enables MSSPs and MSPs to earn cybersecurity technology certifications to help them sell the company's antivirus and Internet security products, the company says.Global channel partners can earn Kaspersky United certifications across the following solutions:Fraud Prevention: Safeguards against online fraud. Hybrid Cloud Security: Protects applications and data across physical, virtual and cloud workloads. Industrial Cybersecurity: Secures engineering workstations, network connections and various industrial networks and systems without impacting an organization's day-to-day activities. Security Awareness: Offers computer-based cybersecurity training to teach an organization's employees about cyber threats. Threat Intelligence: Delivers cyber threat data feeds and reports. Threat Management and Defense: Provides cyber threat identification, analysis and response. Global channel partners also can earn Kaspersky United certifications across the following services:Authorized Training Center. Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Managed Service Provider. Technical Support. Furthermore, global channel partners can access Kaspersky United education, sales and marketing toolkits and earn discounts, rebates, development funds and other monetary rewards, Kaspersky Lab said.CrowdStrike may be pursuing an IPO;; fast growth at Cylance attracted a buyout; and Cybereason's fast growth attracted new channel talent. But the news isn't all good. Sophos last week shared a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast. The news triggered a 20-plus percent decline in the company's stock and raising questions about the security market's true health. Also, Symantec remains in evolution mode, and private equity buyout rumors continue to swirl around the company.