Addressing Common Misconceptions in the MSP Space
In a revealing session at the 2025 XChange NexGen conference, Huntress community growth strategist Jeremy Young tackled four pervasive myths that managed service providers often hold about the cybersecurity company. Young’s presentation offered MSPs a fresh perspective on how Huntress has evolved its offerings to better serve the SMB market.
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“I can honestly say that Huntress’ managed SIEM has come further in about 14 months than many others in this space have come in four to five years,” Young told the audience, setting the tone for a discussion that would challenge many preconceived notions about the company’s capabilities and positioning in the competitive cybersecurity landscape.
Myth 1: Antivirus Alone is Sufficient Protection
The first misconception Young addressed was the belief that existing antivirus capabilities eliminate the need for additional security layers. “We have added support for both Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint,” he explained. “And we added our own EDR functionality with the Huntress SOC to contain threats, remediate on your behalf and provide guidance for cleanup, all included.”
Young emphasized that Microsoft Defender has been at the top of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for over six years, positioning it as a global leader in AV and EDR. However, Huntress brings additional value through post-prevention detection and response. “Looking at EDR reports from 2024, less than 7 percent came from Defender,” he noted. “The other 93 percent came from Huntress. No matter which preventative tools are in place, we detect and respond to the attacks that get through.”
This layered approach to security reflects broader industry developments in comprehensive threat protection strategies.
Myth 2: Security Awareness Training Isn’t Impressive
Young acknowledged that Huntress’ security awareness training had room for improvement but stressed that significant resources had been dedicated to its enhancement. “Starting in 2022 we had to tear that one down to the studs and rebuild it,” he said. “We assigned the best product manager in the business to the project, and now it’s one of the freshest tools out there.”
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Myth 3: MDR Generates Excessive False Positives
Addressing concerns about false positives in Huntress’ managed detection and response offering, Young admitted to early challenges. “We agreed we had a false start on that one,” he stated. “We have rebuilt it, and it’s now honestly the best MDR offering out there.”
The enhanced MDR now detects sophisticated threats including session hijacking, shadow workflows, rogue apps, and credential theft, with added capabilities like automated identity isolation. This refinement process mirrors the continuous improvement seen in other recent technology sectors where AI and machine learning are being applied to reduce false positives.
Myth 4: SIEM Isn’t Ready for Prime Time
Perhaps the most significant revelation concerned Huntress’ managed SIEM offering. While acknowledging it as the newest part of their platform, Young asserted its rapid maturation. “Huntress’ managed SIEM has come further in about 14 months than many others in this space have come in four to five years,” he claimed.
Young positioned Huntress as providing “the affordable compliance-ready SIEM that you’re going to need for about 95 percent of your clients.” When combined with Huntress’ MDR, ITDR, and security awareness training, the solution addresses compliance requirements while adding security value. This approach to SIEM reflects the kind of strategic thinking seen in other market trends where integrated solutions are gaining traction.
The effectiveness of Huntress’ SIEM approach was corroborated by Suat Atalay, CTO at STN Solutions, who told CRN: “SIEM solutions are quite costly, but Huntress seems to now have a pretty good offering. Huntress is focusing on what their technology does for us. That’s why I like the way they operate.”
Long-Term Vision and Industry Position
Young also addressed Huntress’ stability in the rapidly consolidating cybersecurity market, noting the company’s tenth anniversary and firm stance against acquisition. “We raised over $300 million minority venture capital, with zero strategic investors,” he revealed. “Our founders are still in control of the board. Along the way, we’ve always had frequent acquisition offers. We’ve taken zero to the board for consideration in 10 years. We’re in this for long run.”
This commitment to independence positions Huntress uniquely in a sector where industry developments often involve mergers and acquisitions that can disrupt service continuity.
The comprehensive approach Huntress is taking reflects a broader understanding that effective cybersecurity requires multiple layers of protection, a principle that becomes increasingly important as related innovations in cloud infrastructure create both new opportunities and vulnerabilities.
For additional perspective on how Huntress is addressing MSP concerns, see this comprehensive coverage of their approach to market misconceptions and technological advancements.
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