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I am proud to share that Gartner has positioned Vectra AI as a Leader in the inaugural Magic Quadrant™ for Network Detection and Response (NDR). We are honored to be positioned as both highest for Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision. This is not just an acknowledgement of our product—we believe it’s a testament to the trust and partnership we have built with our customers worldwide.
As CEO, I have had the privilege of witnessing our team’s unwavering dedication to innovation and customer outcomes. In our view, this recognition by Gartner underscores what we have long believed: that effective cybersecurity must start with clarity of signal, proactive response, and a vision for the future.
A New Benchmark for Network Security
As we see it, the first Magic Quadrant for NDR reaffirms what security leaders around the world already know: the threat landscape is evolving, and traditional approaches are no longer sufficient. Attackers move laterally, live off the land, and exploit every possible gap. NDR is the technology that meets these challenges head-on—detecting threats in real-time, across every layer of the network.
This comprehensive Gartner report, for us, highlights the critical role of NDR in complementing other tools in the security stack—SIEM, EDR, XDR, and more. It’s clear that to stay ahead of attackers, security must evolve from reactive to proactive. And that’s exactly where Vectra AI stands apart.
Why We Think Vectra AI Stands Alone
To us, Gartner’s report analysis validates what our customers experience every day:
- Mature, AI-driven detection: Our platform uses advanced AI that doesn’t just identify threats—it understands them in context, enabling faster and more precise responses.
- Proven scalability: We operate in some of the most complex, regulated, and demanding environments globally—finance, government, manufacturing, and beyond.
- Intuitive interface and automation: Security leaders don’t have time for clutter or complexity. Our platform’s clean design and automated workflows turn detection into actionable insight.
But what we find most important is that Gartner recognizes our focus on empowering security teams, not overwhelming them. In an environment where threats evolve faster than ever, this is the defining difference.
A Strategy Built on Customer Impact
At Vectra AI, we see security as more than just technology—it’s a partnership built on trust and shared outcomes. This recognition is the result of close collaboration with our customers and our unwavering commitment to their success.
The Gartner report highlights several strengths that directly reflect this philosophy:
- A seamless migration path: We’ve invested in programs that help organizations transition from legacy tools to our platform—smoothly, efficiently, and without disruption.
- Education that bridges the gap: Our NDR education initiatives are not mere marketing. They address a critical challenge in our industry—helping customers truly understand how to integrate NDR into their broader security architecture.
This is how we define leadership: not only building the most advanced technology, but also ensuring our customers can harness it for real impact.
Driving Innovation for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Cyber threats move fast – and so do we. We believe recognition by Gartner of Vectra AI’s position in the Leaders Quadrant underscores our relentless drive to stay ahead through continuous innovation.
Our path forward is clear:
- Bringing GenAI to security operations: We are enhancing our AI models to be faster, more specific, and more adaptive. The goal? To stay ahead of the adversary and reduce the time it takes to identify and neutralize threats.
- Expanding global reach: We continue to invest in global expansion and partnerships, ensuring that no matter where you operate, you can rely on Vectra AI to secure your most critical assets.
- A customer-first mindset: From product development to customer success, every decision we make starts with the question: How does this make security teams more effective?
Setting the Standard for Trust
As CEO, I believe that building trust in this industry is measured not only by product excellence but by the confidence and trust we inspire in our customers. The Gartner Magic Quadrant is an important milestone, but it is ultimately a reflection of something deeper: our commitment to making a measurable difference in the fight against cyber threats.
To our customers, partners, and the entire Vectra AI team: thank you for your dedication and your trust. We are proud of this recognition, but we know the real work never stops.
A Call to Action for Security Leaders
If you’re a security leader, I encourage you to see this report not as an endpoint but as a starting point. The challenges you face will only grow more complex. The adversaries you defend against will not slow down. But with the right partner, you can outpace them.
At Vectra AI, we’re here to be that partner—to help you see more, respond faster, and protect what matters most.
Here’s to a future defined by resilience, innovation, and trust.
To read more about defending the modern network during today’s modern attack era, read our blog “Turns Out Network Security Is Cool Again – and It’s Called NDR.”
Download the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response (NDR).
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