Vectra has integrated its Cognito artificial intelligence-based cyberattack detection and threat hunting platform with Microsoft Azure and the Azure Virtual Network Terminal Access Point (TAP).That news and other cloud security developments surfaced at the Microsoft Ignite 2018 conference in Orlando.The Cognito-Azure integration enables Vectra to provide cyberattack visibility into both enterprise network traffic and Azure cloud workloads, according to a prepared statement.With the integration, Azure Virtual Network TAP captures a copy of the data flowing between virtual machines (VMs) and makes it available via a Cognito virtual sensor (vSensor) running in Azure, Vectra said. Azure Virtual Network TAP then provides transparency into Azure cloud traffic, and Cognito automates the real-time detection of cyber threats. In addition, Cognito monitors all traffic through the Azure Virtual Network TAP, according to Vectra. This helps organizations quickly detect malicious activities, lateral movement and data exfiltration behaviors.Automated security orchestration. Next-generation endpoint security. Next-generation firewalls. Security information and event management (SIEM). Traffic optimization. Virtualized data centers. Vectra also offers a channel partner program for MSSPs, managed service providers (MSPs) and systems integrators (SIs). The Vectra channel partner program enables participants to simultaneously deliver Cognito-based managed security services and generate professional services revenue.