In a recent press release from Black Hat USA 2024, Vectra AI, Inc. unveiled the latest expansion of its Vectra AI Platform, designed to empower security operations center (SOC) teams with a proactive defense mechanism. This new feature aims to help SOC teams detect and pinpoint vulnerabilities in their hybrid environment that may be exploited by attackers.
The Vectra AI Platform now includes Attack Signal Intelligence™, a patented technology that provides comprehensive analytics to help identify, deter, and disrupt various types of hybrid attackers. This holistic view enables SOC teams to stay ahead of cyber threats and prevent potential breaches before they occur.
Hitesh Sheth, the founder and CEO of Vectra AI, emphasized the importance of staying vigilant in the face of evolving cyber threats. He stated, “SOC teams must have a view of their active posture to understand their exposure to attackers. With that foundation, they must be armed with the right information to actively seek out and identify active attacks across their networks, identities, clouds, and GenAI tools.”
The proactive defense offered by Vectra AI Attack Signal Intelligence provides SOC teams with real-time insights into their network, identity, cloud, and GenAI active posture. This visibility allows teams to monitor and address security gaps related to user behavior and network vulnerabilities that may go unnoticed by traditional security tools.
Jeff Reed, the chief product officer of Vectra AI, highlighted the importance of having a complete view of the hybrid environment to effectively combat cyber threats. He said, “Vectra AI’s XDR platform with Attack Signal Intelligence equips the SOC with a complete view of their hybrid environment – not just to determine if their network, identity, or cloud has already been compromised – but if something is operating in a way that may lead to a future compromise.”
The expanded capabilities of the Vectra AI platform follow the company’s previous announcement in May 2024, which introduced features to detect attacker abuse of tools like Microsoft Copilot for M365. By continuously innovating and adapting to the evolving threat landscape, Vectra AI aims to provide organizations with the tools they need to proactively defend against cyber attacks.
To learn more about how Vectra AI is leading the way in extended detection and response (XDR), visit their blog and follow them on LinkedIn. Vectra AI, Inc. is at the forefront of AI-driven XDR, delivering integrated signal across various networks to help organizations rapidly detect and respond to advanced cyber threats. With a focus on empowering security teams to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers, Vectra AI continues to set the standard for proactive cyber defense.
Overall, the expansion of the Vectra AI Platform signifies the company’s commitment to helping SOC teams stay ahead of cyber threats and effectively protect their organizations from evolving attack vectors. By leveraging innovative technologies like Attack Signal Intelligence™, organizations can enhance their security posture and defend against sophisticated cyber attacks.