Vectra AI has announced the launch of a new scholarship programme to foster the next generation of talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vectra AI, Inc., the leader in AI-driven XDR (extended detection and response), today announced the launch of the Vectra AI Scholars Program, a scholarship opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world with innovative ideas on how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cybersecurity.

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Network Detection and Response vendors.Vectra AI, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.MIDDLETON, Mass., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QKS Group has named Vectra AI as a technology leader in their 2024 SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Network Detection and Response market.The QKS Group's SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK Matrix™ delivers strategic insights that help users access provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions.Vectra AI has been placed as a leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix™: Network Detection and Response owing to its advanced AI-driven Attack Signal Intelligence™ platform, which is designed to deliver actionable insights and prioritize threats effectively. The platform provides unparalleled visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling organizations to monitor, detect, and neutralize sophisticated threats in real-time. The platform provides seamless integration with leading cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, which further showcases its adaptability to complex infrastructures.QKS Group defines Network Detection and Response (NDR) as "a solution which leverages non-signature-based techniques, including AI-driven analytics and zero-trust architecture, to continuously monitor, detect, and respond to suspicious activities within enterprise networks." NDR solutions provide automated and manual responses, incorporating advanced threat- hunting and incident response capabilities