Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector
The Gartner Magic Quadrant is a research methodology and graphical representation that evaluates technology vendors within a specific market, in this instance the emerging field of NDR. Vectra AI was positioned highest for Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision in this latest report, marking a significant recognition within the cybersecurity sector.
The distinction comes as cybersecurity concerns remain prominent for organisations in Australia, with data from PWC indicating that 67% of Australian organisations have identified cyber risk as their top concern in the coming year. Other issues, including inflation, economic volatility, and geopolitical factors, were ranked as lesser priorities. In response to these concerns, half of the organisations surveyed plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets by at least 6% in 2025.
Vectra AI's platform is designed to defend hybrid environments against identity and network-based attacks. According to the company, its AI agents continuously triage, correlate, and prioritise genuine threats in real time, an approach intended to accelerate response and reduce alert fatigue for security professionals. The platform provides coverage across cloud infrastructure, data centres, remote workforces, and operational technology domains, supporting security teams in their efforts to mature their security operations.
Hitesh Sheth, Founder and CEO of Vectra AI, commented on Gartner's decision to initiate a Magic Quadrant for NDR. "Gartner's decision to publish a Magic Quadrant for NDR reflects just how essential this market has become in modern cyber defence," said Sheth.
He added, "Being recognised as a Leader in this inaugural report reinforces Vectra AI's position at the forefront of this critical space. As organisations grapple with growing complexity, identity-based attacks, and AI-driven threats, the Vectra AI Platform delivers what modern defenders need – coverage that reduces exposure, clarity that cuts through the noise, and control to act with speed and confidence."
Vectra AI is also the only vendor in the report to have been named both a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for NDR and a Customer Choice Winner in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for NDR. According to Gartner Peer Insights, as of January 2024, Vectra AI holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 96 customer reviews, with 96% indicating they would recommend the platform. This customer feedback has contributed to its positioning in the latest Magic Quadrant report.
The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats, including the speed at which attackers can move laterally across identity, cloud, and network layers, has heightened demand for integrated security solutions. Sector analysts and Vectra AI alike have noted that traditional, siloed security tools can leave organisations vulnerable, driving the need for unified visibility and AI-driven detection capabilities to respond rapidly to threats.
The NDR market has grown as organisations seek to supplement existing security strategies with solutions capable of offering greater detection accuracy and more timely responses. Vectra AI's platform aims to provide security teams with the means to detect, hunt, investigate, and respond to attacks spanning the full threat landscape.
The company has been acknowledged for its commitment to customer satisfaction, with product performance and support frequently highlighted in customer reviews. Vectra AI maintains a focus on ongoing development to keep pace with the continuously evolving tactics used by threat actors targeting modern networks.
The Gartner report recognises vendors that demonstrate both the ability to execute on their strategy and the completeness of their vision in the NDR market. Vectra AI's dual accolades from both analyst and customer perspectives come as cyber defence continues to be prioritised by organisations concerned about the shifting digital threat landscape.
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