MSP Partner Program / Co-Managed IT / Compliance Enablement

Scale Your MSP Practice With Enterprise-Grade Backing

Petronella Technology Group partners with managed service providers to deliver advanced cybersecurity, compliance readiness, and IT infrastructure support that goes beyond what most MSPs can build in-house. Whether you need white-label vCISO services, co-managed EDR operations, or a trusted sub-contractor for regulated client environments, our MSP Partner Program gives you the depth, credentials, and 24/7 coverage to win larger engagements and retain high-value accounts.

23+
Years Operating
A+
BBB Since 2003
#1449
Cyber AB RPO
Raleigh
NC HQ
CMMC-RP | MIT-Certified AI & Blockchain | DFE #604180 | CCNA / CWNE
Responding to partner inquiries within 2 hours
23+
Years Operating
A+
BBB Since 2003
#1449
Cyber AB RPO
RDU
NC Headquarters
Petronella Partner, $0 to join

Become a Petronella Partner for $0: refer clients or resell white label

Petronella Technology Group, Inc. offers MSPs a free partner agreement. There is no fee to join and nothing to buy. You sign one agreement and choose, when you sign, how you want to work client deals: refer them and earn a commission, sell our services under your own brand at a per-deal wholesale quote, or both.

Option A: Referral, 10% of services revenue

  • You introduce the client. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. sells, contracts and delivers under its own name.
  • You earn 10% of the services revenue we receive from that client during the first 12 months of the client's agreement. Fees for work our team performs count; hardware, third-party licenses, platform and pass-through costs do not.
  • Commissions are paid within 30 days after the month we receive the client's payment, with a commission statement. The client must sign with us within six months of your approved deal registration.

Option B: White label, per-deal wholesale quote

  • You sell under your own brand at the price you set. We deliver as your subcontractor, and you bill the client.
  • Each deal gets a written wholesale quote, valid for 30 days. Your margin is the difference between your price and the quote. Fixed-fee work is paid 100% upfront when the order is signed; recurring work is billed in advance.
  • The client stays with your MSP. We do not knowingly solicit a white-label client to replace you for the same services, during the agreement and for 24 months after it ends (the agreement lists the exceptions).
  1. Apply free. Send the one-form partner application and choose Petronella Partner.
  2. Fit review. Our team reviews every application within two business days.
  3. Sign the agreement. If it is a fit, we send the Partner Agreement for electronic signature. You elect referral, white label, or both when you sign.
  4. Register each deal. We approve or decline a deal registration within five business days. An approved registration protects the opportunity for 90 days and can be renewed while the deal is active.

The agreement runs for one year and renews automatically unless either side gives 30 days' notice. It is non-exclusive for both sides. Attestation letters, documents signed by a credentialed practitioner such as a CMMC Registered Practitioner, submissions to regulators or assessors, and Business Associate Agreements always carry the Petronella Technology Group, Inc. name. Wholesale prices are quoted per deal and are not published.

Want the full training catalog and the member community as well? Petronella MSP Stack is the optional paid tier, $1,997 per month or $19,970 per year.

Founding members: MSP Growth

Want coaching on how to sell security, compliance and AI work, not only a delivery team? MSP Growth adds sales coaching on top of the free partner agreement: an AI sales coach and a template library (live now for members), a monthly live group call with Craig Petronella, and the 35-course Training Academy catalog with 5 staff training seats.

Ten founding seats are $697 per month, locked for 12 months (list price $997), start October 13, 2026, and carry a 30-day full refund. The free partner agreement above stays free, and it is all most MSPs need to start.

See the MSP Growth founding membership
Program at a Glance

What the Petronella MSP Partner Program is, and what it costs

The Petronella MSP Partner Program is run by Petronella Technology Group, Inc., a Raleigh, NC cybersecurity and compliance firm founded in 2002 and listed as Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization #1449. MSPs can work with us in three ways. The first is free: Petronella Partner, $0 to join, a partner agreement under which you refer clients for a 10% commission on services revenue or resell our services white label at a per-deal wholesale quote. The second is done-for-you delivery: white-label vCISO, co-managed EDR, compliance gap analysis, penetration testing and incident response, quoted per engagement and described on this page. The third is the optional paid ladder with published prices, starting with the self-serve Petronella MSP Stack membership at $1,997 per month or $19,970 per year.

Optional paid membership, $1,997 per month or $19,970 per year. Includes the full Petronella Training Academy catalog for the member's account (35 courses, 779 lessons, including the CMMC 2.0 Implementation Bootcamp and the 39-Layer Cybersecurity Framework), the private member community and a monthly live Q&A with Craig Petronella.
How MSPs deliver CMMC Level 2 work to defense-contractor clients with a Registered Provider Organization behind them.
How MSPs offer private AI to regulated clients through Petronella Fleet prototyping, a services-only engagement.
Forensics and incident response support from a firm whose founder holds Digital Forensic Examiner credential DFE #604180.
The free MSP CMMC and Private-AI Profit Playbook, then how onboarding works and a one-form partner application that routes to the right tier.

This page is for MSP owners, IT directors, and channel managers who need a reliable sub-contractor for compliance-heavy clients, co-managed security operations, or white-label vCISO engagements. Petronella Technology Group fills the gaps your team cannot staff full-time.

The managed services market has grown increasingly complex. Clients in defense, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure now demand compliance frameworks - CMMC, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, SOC 2 - alongside 24/7 threat detection and incident response. Most MSPs cannot afford to maintain the specialized certifications, security operations centers, and compliance expertise required to serve these accounts profitably.

Petronella Technology Group bridges that gap. As a Tier 1 partner with real credentials - CMMC-RP, MIT-Certified in AI and Blockchain, DFE #604180, CCNA, CWNE - we provide the technical depth and compliance authority that lets MSPs retain high-value clients without hiring six-figure security specialists. Our partner program is built for co-managed delivery: you own the client relationship; we handle the advanced security and compliance layers.

Whether you need a one-time penetration test (scoped per engagement), ongoing vCISO advisory, or full co-managed EDR/SIEM operations, Petronella operates as an invisible extension of your team. We do not compete for your clients. We make you indispensable to them.

Value Proposition

Why MSPs Choose Petronella as Their Security Backstop

Most MSPs hit a ceiling when clients require compliance certifications, advanced threat hunting, or 24/7 SOC coverage. Petronella provides that capability without requiring you to hire, train, or certify additional staff.

Going It Alone
Hire and retain expensive compliance specialists
Limited to basic antivirus and patch management
No 24/7 SOC for after-hours incidents
Turn away regulated industry clients
Risk compliance gaps and liability exposure
With Petronella as Partner
White-label vCISO and compliance expertise on demand
Co-managed EDR with 24/7 threat hunting
After-hours SOC coverage included
Win CMMC, HIPAA, and NIST 800-171 clients
Shared liability model with documented security controls
Engagement Model

How the MSP Partnership Works

We meet you where you are. Every engagement starts with a scoping conversation to determine the right blend of co-managed support, white-label services, and compliance enablement.

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Discovery Call
We review your client portfolio, compliance requirements, and current security stack.
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Scope Definition
Define which services we co-deliver: vCISO, EDR, compliance gap analysis, or full SOC.
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03
Onboarding
We integrate with your RMM, deploy agents, and establish reporting cadence.
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04
Co-Managed Delivery
Your team handles L1-L2; we handle advanced security, compliance, and after-hours incidents.
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Quarterly Review
Joint business review with metrics, threat reports, and compliance posture updates.
Service Catalog

Services Available to MSP Partners

Every service is delivered under your brand or as a transparent co-managed arrangement. Pricing is custom-scoped per engagement.

vCISO & Compliance Advisory
White-label virtual CISO services including policy development, compliance roadmap, vendor risk management, and board-level reporting. CMMC, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, SOC 2 readiness assessments.
Co-Managed EDR & MDR
24/7 endpoint detection and response with threat hunting, alert triage, and incident containment. Compatible with leading EDR platforms. SOC coverage for nights and weekends.
Penetration Testing & Assessments
External and internal penetration testing, web application assessments, social engineering, and purple team exercises. Scoped per engagement with detailed remediation guidance.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Systematic review of client environments against CMMC Level 2, HIPAA Security Rule, NIST SP 800-171, or PCI DSS. Delivered with prioritized remediation plan and evidence collection support.
Incident Response Retainer
On-call IR support with guaranteed response SLAs. Includes forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident reporting. Available as a pass-through service for your clients. See our incident response retainer guide for how to position this with regulated clients.
Security Awareness Training
Phishing simulations, role-based training modules, and compliance-focused curriculum. White-label delivery available with monthly reporting for your client accounts.
Capability Matrix

What We Cover vs. What You Keep

Petronella handles the advanced layers; your team retains control of day-to-day IT operations and client relationships.

Capability Your Team Petronella
Help desk & L1 support ✓ -
Patch management & RMM ✓ -
EDR deployment & daily monitoring ✓ ✓
24/7 SOC & threat hunting ✗ ✓
Incident response (triage + forensics) ✗ ✓
vCISO & compliance advisory ✗ ✓
CMMC / HIPAA / NIST gap analysis ✗ ✓
Penetration testing ✗ ✓
Client relationship management ✓ -
Quarterly business reviews ✓ ✓
Credentials

Real Credentials. Real Authority.

Petronella Technology Group holds verifiable certifications that matter for regulated industries. No fabricated claims. No inflated titles.

CMMC-RP
Craig Petronella
Registered Practitioner
Cyber AB RPO #1449
Registered Provider Organization
Accredited by Cyber AB
MIT-Certified
AI & Blockchain
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
DFE #604180
Digital Forensics Examiner
Certified forensic analyst
CCNA
Cisco Certified
Network associate level
CWNE
Certified Wireless Expert
Enterprise wireless authority
BBB A+
Since 2003
Accredited business
Raleigh, NC
Headquarters
On-site available regionally
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from MSP partners evaluating the program.

What does it cost to become a Petronella Partner? +
Nothing. Petronella Partner is $0 to join. You apply, we review the application within two business days, and if it is a fit we send the Partner Agreement for electronic signature. Under Option A you earn 10% of the services revenue we receive from a referred client in the first 12 months of its agreement. Under Option B you resell our services under your brand at a per-deal wholesale quote and keep the client relationship. Apply free.
What is the minimum commitment for the MSP Partner Program? +
Joining as a Petronella Partner costs nothing: the partner agreement has no fee and no purchase requirement, runs for one year and renews unless either side gives 30 days' notice. For delivery work there is no fixed minimum contract term. We start with a scoped engagement - typically a compliance gap assessment or a 90-day co-managed EDR pilot - and scale from there. Pricing is custom-quoted based on the services and client volume you need covered. If you want a lower-friction first step before any paperwork, download the free MSP CMMC and Private-AI Profit Playbook or read how partner onboarding works. Contact our partner team to discuss your specific requirements.
Do you compete with my MSP for client business? +
No. Petronella Technology Group operates exclusively as a sub-contractor and co-managed partner to MSPs. We do not solicit your clients directly. All services are delivered under your brand or with transparent co-branding as agreed in the partnership scope. Your client relationship remains yours.
What compliance frameworks can you support? +
We have direct experience with CMMC Level 2 requirements, HIPAA Security Rule, NIST SP 800-171, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 readiness. Our team holds CMMC-RP and Cyber AB RPO #1449 credentials, plus MIT-Certified in AI and Blockchain for emerging compliance areas. For partners evaluating which framework fits a given client, our CMMC vs ISO 27001 comparison walks through the trade-offs, and our CMMC compliance checklist lays out the readiness steps your client portfolio will need. Learn more about our compliance services.
How does pricing work for partner engagements? +
All pricing is custom-scoped per engagement. We evaluate the number of endpoints, compliance requirements, after-hours coverage needs, and reporting cadence to provide a fixed monthly or per-project quote. Co-managed service quotes depend on the client environment, so they are scoped per engagement. The partner program tiers do have published prices, starting with the Petronella MSP Stack membership at $1,997 per month or $19,970 per year; see MSP partner pricing. Schedule a consultation for a tailored service proposal.
What is the onboarding process for a new partner? +
Onboarding typically takes 2-4 weeks. We start with a discovery call to understand your stack and client requirements, then deploy our monitoring agents (compatible with most RMM platforms), establish alert routing, and conduct a joint kickoff with your team. We provide documentation and a 30-day shadow period before going fully operational.
Can you provide after-hours and weekend coverage? +
Yes. Our SOC provides 24/7 monitoring, alert triage, and incident response. Partners can define escalation rules for after-hours events. Standard coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays with guaranteed response SLAs defined in the engagement scope.
How much does the Petronella MSP Partner Program cost? +
The self-serve entry tier, Petronella MSP Stack, costs $1,997 per month or $19,970 per year and is bought online through Stripe checkout. Petronella Fleet prototyping engagements, the Operator Council and the Strategic Partnership are priced on the MSP partner pricing page. Co-managed security services for your clients are quoted per engagement.
What does a Petronella MSP Stack member get on day one? +
The full Petronella Training Academy catalog on the member's account: 35 published courses and 779 lessons, including the CMMC 2.0 Implementation Bootcamp (67 lessons) and the 39-Layer Cybersecurity Framework course (54 lessons), plus the private member community. Seats for more of your team are ordered separately through team training orders. The full list, including the items still in development, is on the Petronella MSP Stack page.

Ready to Extend Your MSP Capabilities?

Start free as a Petronella Partner: one application, a two-business-day fit review, then the Partner Agreement for electronic signature. Prefer to talk first? Schedule a no-obligation partner assessment and we will review your client portfolio and the compliance opportunities in it.

Hardware inquiries: (919) 348-4912  |  Compliance/AI: use contact form

See also: annual training subscription.

See also: corporate training cohort.