SC Awards Finalist: Best Insider Threat Solution – Vectra AI – Mark Wojtasiak – SCA26 #1 - SC Media

Full Segment Notes At RSAC 2026, Mike Shema speaks with Mark Wojtasiak of Vectra AI, finalist for Best Insider Threat Solution in the SC Awards Trust category. Wojtasiak shares how Vectra AI helps organizations detect and respond to insider threats. The SC Awards recognize cybersecurity solutions delivering real-world impact. Segment Resources: Woj’s recent bylines: https://vmblog.com/archive/2026/01/15/cybersecurity-s-next-chapter-how-attackers-defenders-and-ai-will-evolve.aspx https://ai-techpark.com/aitech-interview-with-mark-wojtasiak/ Recent company press releases: https://www.vectra.ai/about/news/vectra-ai-appoints-chad-reese-as-senior-vice-president-global-channel-chief-to-accelerate-partner-led-growth https://www.vectra.ai/about/news/new-vectra-ai-research-finds-cyber-resilience-lagging-in-the-ai-era https://www.vectra.ai/about/news/vectra-ai-launches-next-generation-platform This segment is sponsored by Vectra AI. Visit https://securityweekly.com/vectrarsac to learn more about them! Key Moments 0:00 - Welcome to SC Awards 2026 Interview 0:16 - Meet Vectra AI & Product Strategy Overview 0:50 - Core Challenge: Who’s On Your Network? 01:20 - Hybrid Enterprise Security (Cloud, OT, IoT) 01:43 - Why Visibility Is Still a Major Problem 02:06 - Security Silos: Cloud, Identity & Endpoint Gaps 03:12 - Achieving Unified Network Observability 03:42 - AI/ML Models for Threat Detection 04:20 - Correlating Threat Events Across Systems 04:59 - Detecting Insider Threats & Privilege Abuse 05:35 - Why the Network Reveals the Truth 06:10 - Continuous Monitoring & Exposure Detection 07:07 - Closing Visibility Gaps in Asset Inventory 07:36 - Identity vs Asset: What Are You Securing? 08:12 - Why Asset Inventory Becomes Obsolete Fast 08:35 - Faster Attacks with AI & Automation 09:15 - Living-Off-the-Land Attacks Explained 09:52 - Thinking Like an Attacker 10:28 - Credential Abuse & Initial Access Risks 11:14 - Future Roadmap & Continuous AI Detection Updates 12:00 - Observing AI Agents & Shadow AI Risks 12:36 - Policy Violations & Accidental Insider Threats 13:20 - Reducing SOC Noise with Entity-Based Detection 14:03 - Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More Guest Mark Wojtasiak SVP of Product Research and Strategy at Vectra AI Mark, also known as Woj, is the Vice President of Product Research and Strategy at Vectra AI. Passionate about cybersecurity and dedicated to simplifying the complex, Woj consistently advocates for cyber defenders in his approach to product development, marketing, and leadership. He focuses on translating real-world attacker behavior into practical innovations to help security teams detect, investigate, and stop threats faster and with greater confidence. With deep insight into the evolving threat landscape, Woj works at the intersection of research and product strategy to ensure Vectra AI’s solutions address the real challenges security teams face every day. He is particularly focused on identity-driven attacks, AI-enabled threats, and hybrid cloud risk, and is known for turning technical complexity into clear, actionable strategy for customers and industry peers alike. Host Mike Shema https://dangerouserrors.com Show More