Pentera Wins GM Sectec Partner Award on LATAM Momentum

Pentera has been recognized as the GM Sectec Partner of the Year, a significant achievement that underscores the success of their partnership in delivering customer wins and expanding their presence across the Americas. This award represents a culmination of a productive year since the announcement of their collaboration in April 2025.

The collaboration between Pentera and GM Sectec showcases the importance of security validation and channel-led strategies in enhancing cyber resilience in practical terms. The integration of AI-powered testing with compliance frameworks has proven to be instrumental in driving operational outcomes across various global regions.

Channel-first strategy delivers fast results

The Partner of the Year accolade is a testament to the rapid progress and significant impact achieved in less than eight months. Pentera, renowned for its AI-powered Security Validation solutions, attributes its success to a channel-first approach that has accelerated adoption and customer engagement in partnership with GM Sectec.

Peter Rodriguez, AVP Channel Management, Americas at Pentera, emphasized the strength of the relationship with GM Sectec, stating, “GM Sectec has emerged as a formidable partner, and the numerous collaborative opportunities we have generated in a short period underscore the robustness of our alliance. Pentera remains steadfast in its commitment to a channel-first strategy, and our collaboration with GM Sectec is a reflection of that dedication. Together, we are delivering tangible security outcomes for customers across the Americas.”

The joint efforts of the two companies have resulted in multiple successful customer acquisitions and a consistent pipeline of opportunities, driven by the seamless coordination between sales, technical teams, and regional leadership.

Strong traction across LATAM and the US

While the partnership encompasses the entire Americas region, the momentum has been particularly pronounced in Latin America. Pentera and GM Sectec have strategically targeted key accounts in LATAM while also making significant inroads in the United States.

The collaboration focuses on assisting organizations in transitioning from periodic penetration testing to continuous, automated validation. By simulating real-world cyber attacks on an ongoing basis, customers can gain a deeper understanding of their vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation efforts, and monitor progress over time.

This approach is becoming increasingly vital as enterprises face mounting pressure to demonstrate consistent security performance rather than relying on sporadic assessments.

AI-powered validation tied to compliance needs

GM Sectec highlights Pentera’s technology as a key differentiator, particularly in regulated environments. Héctor Guillermo Martínez, President of GM Sectec, lauds Pentera for providing customers with the capability to validate their defenses against actual threats and attack techniques, rather than theoretical models.

He further explains, “Pentera’s AI-powered platform enables organizations to assess the performance of their security controls in alignment with PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements, evaluate cyber risk accurately, and enhance their security posture confidently, ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness. Pentera’s innovative offering goes beyond traditional testing methods to facilitate ongoing validation and expedited vulnerability remediation, yielding tangible results. We are proud to honor them as our Partner of the Year.”

For Pentera, this award underscores the importance of partnerships as a primary driver of growth, with LATAM serving as a pivotal region for executing scalable security validation strategies.