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Techday NZ
09-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity
Huntress has announced a partnership with Microsoft aimed at improving cybersecurity for businesses using Microsoft's security products and services. The partnership will see Huntress' cybersecurity solutions integrated with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Business, Defender Antivirus, as well as Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 licenses. The companies state that the collaboration is designed to offer enhanced protection to businesses of all sizes that rely on Microsoft's ecosystem, many of whom face resource and expertise challenges in making full use of their security investments. Addressing cybersecurity challenges Over 300 million organisations worldwide use Microsoft's software, but according to Huntress, many struggle to access the complete capabilities of the security tools included with their Microsoft licenses. Organisations with limited in-house cybersecurity abilities often leave advanced threat protection features underutilised. Huntress' solutions - including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Security Awareness Training (SAT) - are designed to integrate smoothly with existing Microsoft environments. These tools are supported by a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) which the company says enables continuous protection against emerging threats. Quotes from leadership "Huntress was founded to make enterprise-grade security accessible to all businesses. Businesses worldwide trust Microsoft's ecosystem, but often don't fully use its potential due to limited resources or expertise. We deliver the technology and integrations needed to unlock the full value of Microsoft's security solutions, empowering businesses of all sizes to operate securely and confidently in an evolving threat landscape," said Chris Bisnett, CTO at Huntress. Microsoft's Steve Dispensa, Corporate Vice President of Security, also commented on the collaboration: "With cyberattacks growing in both volume and complexity, businesses face mounting pressure to protect their environments with limited resources. Huntress' integrations with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint empower organizations to not only strengthen their security posture but also fully benefit from their Microsoft security investments. Together, we're equipping businesses worldwide to prioritize growth and innovation without compromising on security." Integration and benefits According to Huntress, the partnership seeks to make it easier for organisations of all sizes to turn on advanced security features. The integrations allow Microsoft customers to deploy Huntress' suite of tools through their Microsoft platforms, aiming to provide greater threat visibility, incident response capabilities, and cyber awareness for their employees. The collaboration between Huntress and Microsoft is also intended to help businesses optimise their security spending. By using existing Microsoft licenses in combination with Huntress' managed security suite, organisations are expected to reduce the need for multiple standalone solutions, potentially offering cost efficiencies. Background and recognition Huntress focuses its efforts on supporting organisations that typically lack enterprise-scale resources to counteract cyber threats. Their Security Operations Center provides around-the-clock monitoring and support for businesses, with an emphasis on remediation and a low rate of false positives. The company states its mission is to break down barriers to enterprise-level security and enable both outsourced IT contractors and internal IT staff to better prepare for and deal with cyber threats. Huntress has also been recognised with Microsoft Verified Small & Medium Business solution status through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, which reflects Microsoft's assessment of trusted security products for its partner ecosystem. The integration of Huntress solutions into Microsoft security environments will be available to all organisations using Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3, and E5 licensing, as well as Microsoft Defender security products. The companies indicate that ongoing support and updates will be provided as the threat landscape evolves.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Huntress Debuts Industry-Disrupting Managed SIEM to Democratize Cybersecurity for Businesses of All Sizes
COLUMBIA, Md. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress announced the general availability of its modern Managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution at the RSA Conference, introducing enhanced integrations for log sources and expanded compliance capabilities. Fully managed by Huntress' 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), Huntress Managed SIEM removes the complexity, meaningless noise, and unpredictable costs that traditional SIEM products bring, turning the old model on its head and delivering much more than compliance. Huntress Managed SIEM enables customers to spot and neutralize threats earlier in the attack chain than they would with an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution alone. Another benefit – Managed SIEM customers experience a fast time to value after deployment, thanks to expert eyes on their environment from day one. For example, threat hunting performed by the Huntress SOC discovered an RDP brute force attack less than 15 hours after the customer deployed Huntress. Advancing its mission to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible beyond the Fortune 1000, Huntress unveiled the general availability of its Managed SIEM with new and expanded functionality, including: 'Security incidents can happen in minutes, and protection shouldn't be reserved only for companies with big budgets and teams. SIEM providers talk a big game with promises of a single pane of glass, actionable visibility, and improved compliance and security posture, but the reality is complexity, noise, and soaring storage costs. We dropped the big data-lake mentality and built our SIEM to store only the data required for threat hunting and compliance, which earned us a spot on Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies list. We are ready to unshackle security teams from lengthy integrations, customizing rules, and sifting through massive amounts of data looking for a needle in a haystack,' said Chris Bisnett, CTO and Co-founder of Huntress. Because the elite Huntress SOC already monitors threats 24/7 for millions of endpoints and identities, its Managed SIEM gives fast and effective herd immunity from emerging threat actor tradecraft. Anything caught for one organization helps Huntress' SOC shut it down faster for the next. 'Huntress Managed SIEM is incredibly beneficial as it seamlessly integrates information from firewalls, endpoints, and antivirus solutions, allowing us to see an incident's full scope, rather than just isolated parts. We have been able to get our clients up and running quickly and provide detailed assessments and actionable remediation steps. Ultimately, Huntress Managed SIEM is an invaluable tool for our business. I'd confidently recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, ensure thorough incident analysis, and support rapid recovery efforts,' said Dan Paquette, President of Key Methods. Additional Resources: About Huntress Huntress is the enterprise-grade, people-powered cybersecurity solution for all businesses, not just the 1%. With fully owned technology developed by and for its industry-defining team of security analysts, engineers, and researchers, Huntress elevates underresourced tech teams, whether they work within outsourced IT environments or in-house IT and security teams. The 24/7 industry-leading Huntress Security Operations Center (SOC) covers cyber threats for outsourced IT and in-house teams through remediation with a false-positive rate of less than 1%. With a mission to break down barriers to enterprise-level security and always give back more than it takes, Huntress is often the first to respond to major hacks and threats while protecting its partners and shares tradecraft analysis and threat advisories with the community as they happen. As long as hackers keep hacking, Huntress keeps hunting. Join the hunt at and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Huntress Contact: [email protected] A video accompanying this announcement is available at
