Macnica launches sales in Japan of "Vectra Match," which uses AI to quickly discover attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities - Combined with Vectra NDR, strengthens response to network-wide threats and reduces management and operational costs Achieve reduction

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as Macnica) has acquired AI from Vectra AI, Inc. (Headquarters: California, U.S.A., CEO: Hitesh Seth, hereinafter referred to as Vectra AI). Today, we will begin sales in Japan of "Vectra Match," which uses Vectra to quickly discover attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities.

■ Background
In recent years, cyberattacks have not only exploited the web and e-mail, which have been the mainstream methods in the past, but have also increased the number of methods that target vulnerabilities in poorly managed servers and network equipment. In some cases, such methods have been used to infiltrate internal networks and exploit vulnerabilities from within the internal networks, leading to further spread of infections and fraudulent information. In addition, there are many examples of ransomware, which has become a hot topic in recent years, in which vulnerabilities have been exploited, leading to serious damage.
Vulnerability countermeasures have become more important than ever, but there are a wide variety of servers and software that companies must manage, and the number of vulnerabilities discovered is also increasing. There have been cases of attacks due to the lack of security and the inability to quickly apply patches even for known vulnerabilities.

■ Overview of Vectra Match
Vectra Match quickly uncovers attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities, known as exploits, through signature detection (detection based on threat features and patterns) powered by proprietary security-focused AI. Efficient countermeasures are possible by automatically detecting both external attacks that target known vulnerabilities and attempt to breach the boundaries of the corporate network, as well as attacks that attempt to spread laterally within the network.

■Value that can be provided by Vectra Match and Vectra NDR
In addition, by combining the Vectra Match, which is now on sale, and the Vectra NDR, which is available at Macnica, we will provide the following values.

(1) Respond to known and unknown threats across the entire network and strengthen investigations
It is also possible to respond to unknown attacks that avoid signature detection, realizing stronger network security. In addition, by obtaining a wealth of information on attacks from both signatures and behaviors, it is possible to narrow down the alerts that should be dealt with with priority, and improve the quality of investigations and responses when incidents occur.

(2) Reduction of management and operation costs through solution integration
Vectra Match can be provided on the same appliance as Vectra NDR. Therefore, compared to the conventional separate management and operation of IDS (Intrusion Detection System) and NDR, the following costs can be reduced.
・Maintenance costs due to multiple appliance management
・Education costs such as product training and maintenance of operational documentation
・Operating costs for alert operations, support inquiries, etc.

<Signature detection by Vectra Match and attacker behavior detection by Vectra NDR>

By providing Vectra Match in addition to Vectra AI's Vectra NDR, Macnica will strengthen its support for security measures for Japanese companies that are struggling with advanced cyber-attacks and daily security operations.

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