27 May 2021

Vectra AI, a pioneer in threat detection and response announced that it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers currently spearheading enterprise defence against the latest cyber threats.

Vectra was nominated to MISA for integrating its Cognito platform with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Azure Sentinel to better serve an organisation’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) by reducing workload and amplifying accurate threat response.

Real-time network monitoring

Through this collaboration with Microsoft, joint customers benefit from well-coordinated responses which allow customers to block and isolate attackers rather than resources, while also reducing attacker dwell times that drive risk for the business.

Technology excels at accelerating threat detection and investigation through AI-enriched network metadata"

Collaboration is key to succeeding against today’s threat environment,” said Randy Schirman, Vectra VP, Partnerships. “Our technology excels at accelerating threat detection and investigation through AI-enriched network metadata so security teams can hunt known and unknown threats in real-time. We are proud to join this network of innovation-driven security vendors who are committed to enhancing protection for our joint customers.”

Threat detection and response solution

Members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, like Vectra AI, offer solutions that supercharge defense work against a world of increasingly sophisticated fast-moving threats,” said Rob Lefferts, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Defender. “The integration of Microsoft 365 with their solutions allows us to work together to help customers navigate the security landscape.”

Vectra also recently unveiled the availability of its Cognito platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, online store providing applications, and services for use on Microsoft Azure. Organisations interested in using the Vectra Cognito platform across cloud, data centre, networks, and IoT/OT can test or purchase Cognito on Azure Marketplace using their pre-existing agreements with Microsoft.