The Wazuh Ambassadors program brings together security practitioners who actively support the global Wazuh community. Ambassadors share hands-on knowledge, create educational resources, and help others adopt and maximize the benefits of Wazuh through collaboration and open source engagement.
The program empowers ambassadors to promote open source security awareness. Their contributions help bridge the gap between organizations seeking practical cybersecurity solutions and the open source technologies that enable them.
Who can join the Wazuh Ambassadors program
The program welcomes anyone passionate about cybersecurity and open source. Whether you are an industry expert, a community contributor, or someone eager to learn, teach, and connect with others, you are a great fit. Typical ambassadors include:
- Open source advocates who believe in the power of community-driven innovation.
- Educators and trainers who teach cybersecurity concepts and tools.
- Community leaders who organize meetups, webinars, or events.
- Active Wazuh users who contribute feedback, improvements, or creative use cases.
- Cybersecurity professionals who integrate Wazuh into their operations and want to share their expertise.
Benefits of the Wazuh Ambassadors program
Ambassadorship goes beyond community contribution and offers an opportunity to grow as a professional and build influence in the global security space. This program helps make cybersecurity accessible through open source technology and equips ambassadors with the tools and connections to drive meaningful change in their community and beyond. Benefits include:
- Professional recognition: Gain visibility as a leader in open source security.
- Exclusive access: Test Wazuh beta versions and provide feedback before public releases.
- Special discounts: Enjoy reduced pricing on Wazuh Cloud, consulting services, and training programs.
- Collaboration with the Wazuh team: Collaborate with Wazuh developers and experts shaping the platform.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow ambassadors and a global community of security professionals.
- Personal growth: Develop skills through mentorship from a dedicated Wazuh sponsor.
- Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions: Participate in recurring AMA sessions with Wazuh experts to exchange ideas and ask questions.
- Community discussions: Engage with the Wazuh community to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and collaborate on open source security topics.
Role of a Wazuh Ambassador
Ambassadors contribute based on their expertise, choosing activities such as content creation, hosting events, or technical support. You choose the type of contribution that best suits your expertise and passion. Activities include:
- Creating content: Write blog posts, tutorials, and guides, or share video walkthroughs and GitHub repositories.
- Community engagement: Support users by answering questions, solving problems, and guiding new members.
- Organizing events: Lead webinars, workshops, or local meetups to share knowledge on open source security and practical use cases, including Wazuh.
- Spreading awareness: Speak at conferences, publish research, or contribute to academic settings by promoting open source approaches to cybersecurity.
Ambassador Tiers
The Wazuh Ambassadors program rewards growth and contribution through three participation tiers. Each tier reflects your engagement, leadership, and impact within the Wazuh and open source security community. Whether you are just beginning your journey or already an established advocate, your tier represents the contributions you bring to the community.
Bronze Tier
Bronze tier ambassadors connect with the community, share knowledge, and begin building their profiles as open source security advocates. This tier is the starting point for those beginning their ambassador journey. To attain the Bronze tier, an ambassador must demonstrate meaningful contributions to content and community engagement and remain active for at least three months. The following are the benefits of a Bronze ambassador:
- Access to ambassador resources.
- Official Wazuh ambassador certificate recognizing contributions to the open source security community.
Gold Tier
Gold tier ambassadors take on leadership roles and contribute to meaningful initiatives within Wazuh and the open source security community. This tier is designed for ambassadors ready to expand their influence. To attain the Gold tier, an ambassador must demonstrate increased contributions to content and engagement and remain active for at least 6 months. The following are the benefits of a Gold ambassador:
- Access to ambassador resources.
- Featured placement in testimonials.
- Official Wazuh ambassador certificate recognizing contributions to the open source security community.
Platinum Tier
Platinum tier ambassadors drive global impact, lead regional initiatives, and represent Wazuh in the wider cybersecurity landscape. This tier is reserved for the most dedicated ambassadors, recognized as leaders in the Wazuh community. To attain the Platinum tier, an ambassador must deliver high-impact contributions, maintain strong engagement, and remain active for at least 12 months. The following are the benefits of a Platinum ambassador:
- Access to ambassador resources.
- Featured placement in testimonials, LinkedIn posts, and newsletters.
- The opportunity to mentor ambassador candidates.
- Exclusive Wazuh-branded merchandise.
- The opportunity to lead webinars.
- Increased visibility and recognition as a trusted Wazuh contributor.
- Official Wazuh ambassador certificate recognizing contributions to the open source security community.
How to apply to the Wazuh Ambassadors program
Take the first step toward becoming a recognized voice in the Wazuh and open source community in general. Becoming an ambassador is simple. Follow these steps to apply to the program and start your journey as a Wazuh Ambassador.
- Visit the Wazuh Ambassadors Program page.
- Review the requirements and expectations.
- Submit your application with details about your background, expertise, and interest in the program.
- Wait for the Wazuh team to review your application and assign a sponsor if selected.
Once approved, you will gain access to resources, mentorship, and a global platform to share your work.
Conclusion
The Wazuh Ambassadors program provides a clear and structured framework for sustained contribution within the open source security ecosystem. It creates an environment for security practitioners to collaborate, share practical knowledge, and contribute to making open source security solutions more accessible and effective across diverse communities. Through defined roles, progression tiers, and community-driven activities, the program supports meaningful participation while recognizing consistent engagement and impact.