Addressing MSP Security Misconceptions
According to reports from the 2025 XChange NexGen conference in Houston, Huntress executives have taken direct aim at several misconceptions that managed service providers reportedly hold about the cybersecurity company. Sources indicate that Jeremy Young, Huntress’ community growth strategist, identified four specific myths during his presentation that he sought to dispel for the MSP community.
Myth 1: Antivirus Alone Provides Sufficient Protection
The report states that the first misconception involves customers believing that existing antivirus capability eliminates the need for additional security layers. Analysts suggest this represents a significant gap in understanding modern security requirements. Young explained that Huntress has specifically built technology to complement Microsoft Defender Antivirus, adding their own endpoint detection and response functionality with full Security Operations Center support.
“If you still think of Defender as anything other than a global leader in AV and EDR, think again,” Young stated, according to conference reports. “Microsoft Defender has been at the top of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for over six years running.”
Sources indicate that Huntress positions its value not in preventative measures but in post-prevention detection and response. Young claimed that looking at EDR reports from 2024, less than 7 percent came from Defender while the other 93 percent came from Huntress, demonstrating their complementary role in the security stack.
Myth 2: Security Awareness Training Capabilities
The second myth addressed concerns about Huntress’ security awareness training not being impressive. According to the presentation, the company completely rebuilt this offering starting in 2022. Young stated they assigned their best product manager to the project, resulting in what he described as “one of the freshest tools out there” that helps build a security-first culture.
This rebuild appears part of broader industry developments where security training has become increasingly critical amid sophisticated social engineering attacks.
Myth 3: MDR False Positive Concerns
Reports from the conference indicate Young acknowledged that Huntress initially struggled with false positives in their managed detection and response offering but has since completely rebuilt the technology. He claimed the current MDR solution detects threats like session hijacking, shadow workflows, rogue apps, and credential theft while featuring automated identity isolation capabilities.
The improvement in endpoint detection and response technologies represents significant progress in the cybersecurity field, with companies increasingly focusing on reducing false positives that waste security team resources.
Myth 4: SIEM Platform Maturity
Perhaps the most significant clarification addressed concerns about Huntress’ managed SIEM not being ready for prime time. Young acknowledged that the security information and event management component is the newest part of their platform but asserted it has advanced rapidly.
“I can honestly say that Huntress’ managed security information and event management has come further in about 14 months than many others in this space have come in four to five years,” Young stated, according to conference reports.
He emphasized that Huntress offers an “affordable compliance-ready SIEM” that addresses needs for approximately 95 percent of clients when combined with their MDR, identity threat detection, and security awareness training offerings.
Company Independence and Market Position
In addressing broader industry speculation, Young reportedly stated that Huntress has no plans to be acquired despite frequent offers. According to his presentation, the company has raised over $300 million in minority venture capital with zero strategic investors, and founders maintain control of the board.
This independence comes amid market trends where cybersecurity consolidation has accelerated, with many specialized security firms being acquired by larger platforms. The company’s stance appears consistent with related innovations in the technology sector where founder-led companies seek to maintain strategic direction.
MSP Community Response
Suat Atalay, CTO at San Diego-based MSP STN Solutions, told conference reporters that Young had the right message about SIEM. Atalay acknowledged initially examining Huntress’ SIEM technology when it was newer but now sees it as a compelling offering in a space where traditional solutions are “quite costly.”
The endorsement from established MSPs suggests Huntress’ messaging may be resonating with partners who have previously been cautious about newer technology platforms in the security space. This aligns with recent technology adoption patterns where MSPs increasingly seek integrated security platforms rather than point solutions.
While the company shares its name with an unrelated musical act, Huntress the cybersecurity firm appears focused on establishing its distinct identity in the crowded security market through direct engagement with the MSP community and addressing misconceptions head-on.
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