In today’s world, where cyber threats are constantly evolving and hybrid and multi-cloud environments are becoming the new norm for businesses, the need for effective data protection solutions is critically important. Vectra AI, a leading developer in the field of detecting and responding to hybrid cloud threats based on security artificial intelligence, proudly announced its inclusion in the annual Security 100 list, compiled by the influential IT magazine CRN, owned by The Channel Company.
This recognition highlights Vectra AI’s key role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and its ability to provide groundbreaking technologies that help organizations stay protected from the most sophisticated attacks. Inclusion in the Security 100 list is a testament to the unparalleled effectiveness of Vectra AI’s solutions in protecting modern IT infrastructures.
CRN Security 100: Recognizing the Best in Cybersecurity
The CRN Security 100 list annually recognizes leading innovators in the IT channel security space. The honorees on this list offer solution providers a unique combination of groundbreaking, innovative technologies that are vital for building robust cyber defense.
Today, security remains a major concern for organizations of all sizes across all industries. The increasing popularity of hybrid and remote work has created new attack vectors and significantly expanded the attack surface. Growing concerns about cybersecurity and the critical risk of data loss, combined with the need to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, are expected to drive further significant market growth for security solutions. According to Statista, the global cybersecurity market was valued at $202.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $273.7 billion by 2028, underscoring the importance of innovative solutions like those offered by Vectra AI.
Categories of Recognition and Selection Criteria
The companies included in this year’s Security 100 list were specifically selected by CRN editors for their outstanding security offerings across five key categories covering the main aspects of cybersecurity:
- Identity Management & Data Protection: Solutions that ensure access control and the security of confidential information. This includes Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and personal data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Endpoint & Managed Security: Protection of devices and systems used by end-users, including workstations, servers, and mobile devices. This category includes EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) solutions.
- Network Security: Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic. This includes Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and, most importantly, NDR (Network Detection and Response) – an area where Vectra AI is a leader.
- Web, Email & Application Security: Protection against web attacks, phishing, malware, and software vulnerabilities (e.g., WAF – Web Application Firewall, Secure Email Gateways).
- Security Operations, Risk & Threat Analysis: Tools for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), and threat analysis platforms.
This list serves as a comprehensive guide for solution providers, helping them identify the best security vendors to partner with when creating innovative solutions for their clients. Vectra AI’s recognition in this context highlights its versatility and effectiveness across various areas of cyber defense, demonstrating its ability to integrate into a wide range of security strategies.
Benefits of Vectra AI for Partners and Clients
Vectra AI enables its channel partners and their clients to stay ahead of modern cyberattacks. Vectra AI’s Security AI-driven Attack Signal Intelligence platform provides:
- AI-driven detection, triage, and prioritization: This allows security teams to apply a risk-based approach to cyberattacks and significantly reduce manual tasks. Thanks to AI analysis, the system can detect hidden threats that would otherwise go unnoticed by traditional methods.
- Reduced alert noise: The average SOC analyst receives thousands of alerts daily, most of which are false positives or low-priority events. Vectra AI helps reduce this “noise” by up to 80%, allowing analysts to focus on the most critical threats that have a real impact on security.
- Reduced analyst fatigue: By automating routine tasks and focusing on real threats, the platform helps lower the risk of burnout among security professionals, which is a pressing issue in the industry (according to the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2023, there is a global cybersecurity workforce gap of 4 million, and burnout exacerbates this situation).
- Focus on the most pressing threats: Teams can concentrate on truly serious threats to their organization, optimizing their resources and response time. This enables a shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity.
Randy Schirman, Vice President of International Channels & Alliances at Vectra AI, stated: “The nature of today’s threat landscape creates a huge challenge for security teams tasked with addressing the expanding attack surface, more sophisticated adversaries, and a high volume of security alerts. Channel partners face the same challenges as their customers continue to look for answers. I’m excited about the opportunity we have within the channel community, as Vectra Attack Signal Intelligence offers a solution that truly helps customers stay ahead of modern attacks.”
Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company, added: “With all the unexpected changes organizations have faced since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, security continues to be a crucial factor for modern businesses. This year’s Security 100 list celebrates industry-leading companies that provide groundbreaking security offerings for the IT channel that can withstand a wide range of threats. These companies are laying the groundwork for the most advanced cybersecurity solutions.”
Vectra AI – A Valuable Asset for Cybersecurity via NWU
Thanks to NWU, the official distributor of Vectra AI, it is now possible for organizations to buy NDR (Network Detection and Response) from a global leader. This solution is an integral part of the SOC triad – a fundamental concept of modern cybersecurity, ensuring a comprehensive approach to protection.
The Role of NDR in the Modern SOC Triad
A modern Security Operations Center (SOC) relies on the integration of several key technologies for effective threat detection and response. The SOC triad typically includes:
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): SIEM systems collect, normalize, and aggregate logs and security events from various sources across the infrastructure (servers, network devices, applications, cloud services). They provide a centralized data repository for analysis, helping SOC teams detect anomalies and correlate events to identify complex attacks and incidents.
- EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response): EDR solutions provide continuous monitoring and recording of activity at endpoints (workstations, servers, mobile devices). They allow for the detection of suspicious behavior, real-time response to threats (e.g., isolating a compromised host), and detailed post-incident investigations.
- NDR (Network Detection and Response): As a crucial component, NDR from Vectra AI specializes in real-time network traffic analysis (both north-south and east-west), enabling the detection of hidden threats that might bypass other security measures. This includes detecting lateral movement of attackers, the use of non-standard or encrypted protocols, and anomalies in network behavior, which often indicate malicious activity. According to a Gartner report, NDR is critically important for 40% of organizations seeking to improve their ability to detect and respond to threats in real time, especially in expanding hybrid environments.
Integrating Vectra AI NDR into the SOC triad allows organizations to gain full visibility into their hybrid and multi-cloud environments, significantly enhancing their ability to detect, analyze, and effectively respond to constantly evolving threats. This creates a more holistic and robust security perimeter.
Vectra AI: Intelligent Threat Detection Powered by AI
Vectra AI is a leader in the field of detecting and responding to cyber threats for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The Vectra platform uses advanced artificial intelligence to rapidly detect threats across all critical attack surfaces, including:
- Public Cloud: Provides monitoring and protection for your assets in major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, detecting misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity.
- SaaS Applications: Detecting threats in popular business applications such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday, and other critical cloud services where a significant portion of modern attacks occur.
- Identity Systems: Protecting Active Directory, Azure AD, and other identity services from credential compromise, privilege escalation, and authentication attacks.
- Data Centers and Traditional Networks: Comprehensive monitoring of both on-premises and cloud networks to detect suspicious activity, insider threats, and malicious lateral movement.
The uniqueness of Vectra AI lies in optimizing its AI to detect the specific attacker methods – TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) – that underpin all attacks. Unlike solutions that generate simplistic alerts about “anomalies” or “other” events, Vectra focuses on behavioral patterns that indicate real malicious activity. The resulting highly accurate threat signal and clear context enable cybersecurity professionals to respond to threats faster and stop attacks more quickly, preventing incidents from escalating into full-blown breaches. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the average time to detect and contain a data breach is 204 days, highlighting the critical importance of the rapid response enabled by Vectra AI.
Organizations worldwide rely on Vectra AI to ensure cyber resilience against the most dangerous cyber threats and neutralize their consequences, including:
- Ransomware: Rapid detection and blocking of ransomware activity in the early stages of an attack, which helps prevent data encryption, financial losses, and prolonged downtime. Global ransomware damages are projected by Cybersecurity Ventures to reach $30 billion by 2025.
- Supply Chain Compromise: Identification of anomalies that may indicate vulnerabilities through third-party software providers or services, which are becoming an increasingly popular vector for sophisticated attacks.
- Credential Theft: Detection of attempts to steal or use compromised credentials for unauthorized access, which is one of the most common and effective methods for breaching systems. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024, credential compromise was the cause of 45% of all data breaches.
- Other Cyberattacks: Providing protection against a wide range of modern and emerging threats that are constantly evolving, including zero-day attacks, fileless malware, and complex targeted attacks from Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups.
Contact NWU: Strengthen Your Cybersecurity with Vectra AI
If your organization seeks to strengthen its cybersecurity and effectively counter growing cyber threats, then the Vectra AI solution is an ideal choice. To buy NDR for SOC or to request a test of the Vectra AI solution, please contact NWU. As an official distributor, we offer not only advanced technologies but also a full range of expert support that will help you implement and utilize this powerful solution as effectively as possible, adapting it to your unique needs and infrastructure.
This is your opportunity to significantly enhance the efficiency of your security team, reduce the risk of analyst burnout, 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/
