Versa Earns Industry Recognition for AI and Network Security Technology Leadership

Company Wins 2024 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award and 2024 New Product of the Year Award for Network Security

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versa, the global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that it has been recognized in the industry for its AI cybersecurity and network security technology leadership by various industry awards programs.

2024 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award

VersaAI™ was recently named the winner of the 2024 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award from TMC, a global, integrated media company. TMCnet’s AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award shines a spotlight on those companies and technologies that are leading the charge in defending digital landscapes through artificial intelligence.

VersaAI delivers a set of threat protection, data protection, and operational capabilities across the VersaONE Universal SASE platform, powering Versa User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) threat detection and anomaly response; AI-enhanced malware detection; AI-powered DLP; and the new Versa GenAI Firewall. The integration of these advanced AI technologies into Versa’s cybersecurity portfolio delivers unparalleled protection for customers.

“It gives me great pleasure to honor Versa as a 2024 recipient of TMC’s AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award for its cutting-edge suite of AI capabilities,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “Our judges were very impressed with the innovative and impactful use of advanced AI technology displayed by Versa across multiple products in its Universal SASE platform.”

2024 New Product of the Year Award in Network Security

Versa’s Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) won the 2024 New Product of the Year Award in the Network Security category from Security Today. Now in its 16th year, the Security Today awards program is designed to showcase the best new products in the security industry.

“It’s always inspiring to see the level of ingenuity and dedication that goes into the products submitted for the ‘New Product of the Year’ awards,” said Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine. “This year’s entries reflect the industry’s commitment to addressing emerging security challenges with creativity and precision. We are honored to celebrate these innovations that will undoubtedly shape the future of security.”

“We are honored to receive the 2024 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award and the 2024 New Product of the Year Award for our advancements in AI and network security technology,” said Dan Maier, CMO for Versa. “These awards reflect our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in protecting our customers’ digital environments. With our cutting-edge VersaAI™ capabilities and Next-Generation Firewall, we continue to lead the industry in delivering robust, AI-driven security solutions that empower organizations to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.”

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About Versa

Versa, a global leader in SASE, enables organizations to create self-protecting networks that radically simplify and automate their network and security infrastructure. Powered by AI, the VersaONE Universal SASE platform delivers converged SSE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN solutions that protect data and defend against cyberthreats while delivering a superior digital experience. Thousands of customers globally, with hundreds of thousands of sites and millions of users trust Versa with their mission critical networks and security. Versa is privately held and funded by investors such as Sequoia Capital, Mayfield, and BlackRock. For more information, visit https://www.versa-networks.com and follow Versa on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) @versanetworks.

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