Vectra AI: Repeatedly Recognized as a Cybersecurity Leader by CRN Security 100

In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving and hybrid attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the role of innovative solutions in the field of cybersecurity is extremely important. That is why the recognition of Vectra AI by CRN magazine, a leading brand of The Channel Company, in its annual Security 100 list is a significant event. This marks the third consecutive year (along with 2018 and 2019) that Vectra AI has confirmed its leadership among top IT security solution providers that work closely with channel partners to protect businesses from complex cyber threats.

This prestigious list recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding achievements in providing advanced technologies and services that help organizations of all sizes build robust cyber defense. For solution providers, the CRN Security 100 list serves as a valuable guide, highlighting the best partners for collaboration in implementing innovative solutions for clients.

The Importance of CRN Security 100 in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Given that security remains a major concern for businesses of all sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations, a list like the CRN Security 100 takes on special significance. It helps navigate the complex world of IT security by highlighting leaders who offer effective and reliable solutions.

Key Categories of CRN Security 100

The 9th annual list recognizes channel-focused security providers in five key technology categories that cover a wide range of modern cyber defense needs:

Endpoint Security & Managed Security: Focuses on protecting devices such as computers, servers, and mobile gadgets, which are common entry points for attackers.
Identity, Access & Data Protection: Addresses issues related to managing access to systems and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized leakage or alteration.
Network Security: Covers solutions for monitoring and protecting network infrastructure, which is critically important for detecting and blocking threats at the network level.
Security Operations, Risk & Threat Intelligence: Includes tools and services for Security Operations Centers (SOC), enabling effective detection, analysis, and response to cyber incidents, as well as assessing the overall risk level.
Web, Email & Application Security: Focuses on protecting against threats disseminated through web channels, email, and vulnerabilities in software.

“The CRN Security 100 list recognizes first-class companies that provide the IT channel with groundbreaking offerings across a range of security areas that stand up to a wide range of threats and risks. As security becomes increasingly important for every business, these companies are laying the groundwork for advanced cybersecurity solutions,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content Editor, and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company.

This underscores not only the innovativeness of the solutions but also the strategic importance of partnerships in the field of cybersecurity, where the joint efforts of manufacturers and service providers are the key to success.

Vectra AI’s Response to Hybrid Attack Challenges

With the transition to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, which has become an integral part of modern business infrastructure, outdated threat detection and response tools are becoming ineffective. Traditional systems, designed to protect the perimeter, often cannot provide the necessary visibility into distributed and complex hybrid attack surfaces. Organizations need solutions that eliminate data silos and provide full visibility and control at all levels: for identity, in the public cloud, in SaaS applications, in data centers, in cloud networks, and on endpoints.

This is where the Vectra AI platform comes to the forefront. It operates on the basis of patented artificial intelligence technology – Attack Signal Intelligence™, which provides teams with a fully integrated approach to detecting and responding to hybrid attacks.

Vectra AI’s Revolutionary Approach: From Anomalies to Attacker Intent

Unlike outdated solutions that rely on simple anomalies and detection rules to alert on thousands of individual threat events, the Vectra AI platform uses the capabilities of artificial intelligence to:

Prioritize attacks based on urgency and criticality: Instead of overwhelming analysts with a multitude of low-priority alerts, Vectra AI focuses on those attacks that are most urgent and critical to the business. This is achieved through deep analysis of attacker behavior and the detection of their TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), rather than just anomalies.
Reduce manual tasks and alert noise: Thanks to intelligent filtering and correlation of events, Vectra AI significantly reduces the number of false positives and excessive alerts. This allows Security Operations Center (SOC) teams to apply a risk-based approach to cyberattacks and reduce analyst burnout, enabling them to focus on the most pressing threats to their organization. According to a Forrester report, companies that use advanced AI capabilities for threat detection can reduce incident investigation time by 50% or more.
Provide full visibility and context: The platform collects and analyzes data from all key points of the hybrid infrastructure, providing analysts with a complete context of the attack, allowing them to quickly understand the scope of the threat and take adequate response measures.

Vectra AI provides channel partners with the knowledge, services, and technologies they need to support clients seeking to protect data and assets across the growing hybrid attack surface. This enables them to take real and intelligent actions against cyber threats, transforming detection into effective defense.

“The dynamic and ever-changing threat landscape creates a challenge for security teams tasked with securing an expanded hybrid attack surface at a time when the volume of security alerts has reached record levels. Our channel partners share our mission to make the world a safer and fairer place. We are proud of the partner community and the relationships we have built, and we consider them an important component in delivering our artificial intelligence-driven platform that truly helps clients stay ahead of modern attacks,” said Randy Schirman, VP of Global Channels and Alliances at Vectra AI.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company is a leading media holding that fosters breakthrough results in IT channels through:

Influential media resources: Provide relevant information and analytics for participants in the IT market.
Engaging events: Organize conferences, seminars, and exhibitions that facilitate knowledge exchange and foster partnerships.
Expert consulting and training: Offer services aimed at improving the qualifications of specialists and optimizing business processes in the IT sector.
Innovative marketing services and platforms: Help companies effectively promote their products and solutions in the market.

With over 40 years of unparalleled experience in IT channels, The Channel Company possesses deep knowledge to develop innovative solutions for current problems in a constantly changing technology market. Their objective assessment and inclusion of Vectra AI in the Security 100 list is a strong confirmation of the effectiveness and reliability of Vectra AI solutions.

Vectra AI – A Valuable Asset for Cybersecurity in Ukraine with NWU

In the Ukrainian IT market, NWU is the official distributor of Vectra AI, opening access to advanced cybersecurity solutions for domestic organizations. Vectra AI is a powerful solution that can help organizations protect themselves from the most complex attacks, including those based on generative AI (GenAI). Thanks to its ability to accurately and quickly detect GenAI-attacks, as well as provide full visibility and ease of use, the Vectra AI platform is a valuable addition to any cybersecurity program.

Why is Vectra AI a Key Component of the SOC Triad?

Vectra AI and its NDR (Network Detection and Response) solution are an integral part of the SOC triad – a fundamental concept of modern cybersecurity. The SOC triad includes three main components that together provide comprehensive protection:

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): A system that collects, aggregates, and analyzes data from various logs and security events across the entire infrastructure. SIEM provides a centralized repository for security data, helping SOC teams detect anomalies and correlate events.
EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response): A solution for monitoring and protecting endpoints (computers, servers, mobile devices). EDR detects suspicious activity on devices and provides capabilities for rapid response.
NDR (Network Detection and Response): A component specializing in analyzing network traffic to detect threats that may have bypassed traditional security controls. This is critically important for detecting lateral movement of attackers within the network, which is a key stage of many attacks. Vectra AI, with its powerful NDR capabilities, plays a crucial role in this area.

The synergy of these three components creates a comprehensive cyber defense system that provides full visibility, deep analysis, and rapid response to threats at all levels of the infrastructure.

Vectra AI is a leader in the field of cyber threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The Vectra platform uses artificial intelligence to quickly detect threats in the public cloud, applications, identity, SaaS, and data centers. Only Vectra optimizes AI to detect the attacker methods – TTP that underlie all attacks – instead of simply alerting on “other” anomalies. The resulting highly accurate threat signal and clear context enable cybersecurity professionals to respond to threats faster and stop attacks more quickly.

Vectra AI: Protection Against Key Cyber Threats

Organizations worldwide rely on Vectra to ensure cyber resilience against the most dangerous cyber threats and neutralize attacks such as:

Ransomware: Rapid detection and blocking of ransomware activity in the early stages of an attack.
Supply Chain Attacks: Detection of anomalies in the behavior of suppliers or integrated components.
Credential Theft: Detection of attempts to steal or use compromised credentials.
Other Cyberattacks: Providing protection against a wide range of modern and future threats, including fileless attacks, zero-day attacks, and targeted APT group attacks.

Collaboration with NWU: Your Reliable Cybersecurity Partner

To buy NDR for SOC or to request a test of the Vectra AI solution in Ukraine, please contact NWU. As an official distributor, we offer not only advanced technologies but also expert support that will help you implement and utilize this powerful solution as effectively as possible. This is your chance to significantly enhance the efficiency of your security team and reliably protect your digital assets, ensuring resilience against the most complex cyber threats.

Learn more about Vectra AI on the vendor’s website: https://www.vectra.ai/