As cyber threats grow more complex, from ransomware to supply chain compromises, automated security tools alone can no longer keep up. MSPs are often caught between rising client expectations for enterprise-grade protection and the reality of limited budgets and staffing.
Most MSPs don’t have the resources to staff a 24/7 security operations center (SOC), and the gap between what clients need and what small IT teams can deliver is widening.
That’s where Huntress comes in. Now available through Sherweb’s marketplace, Huntress delivers managed endpoint detection and response for MSPs with a platform built for businesses of all sizes. It combines AI-powered automation with 24/7 human threat hunters who verify real threats, investigate persistent footholds and provide actionable remediation guidance. Huntress also includes managed ITDR, SIEM and security awareness training, all designed MSPs protect their clients more effectively.
Here’s how Huntress helps MSPs solve the biggest challenges in managed security.
The current gap in managed security for MSPs
The cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Small and medium-sized businesses are now prime targets for cybercriminals, and MSPs are on the front lines of defending them. According to recent industry research from Deepstrike, 70% of all ransomware attacks specifically target smaller firms, debunking the myth that they are too small to be noticed.
Traditional antivirus and endpoint detection tools catch known threats, but they struggle with sophisticated attacks that use “living-off-the-land” techniques or establish persistent footholds.
Here’s what we hear from MSPs about the security challenges they face daily:
- High costs and lack of expertise: It’s often challenging for MSPs to hire dedicated security analysts due to high costs and lack of availability, which makes it difficult to meet expectations for advanced threat detection.
- Alert fatigue drains resources: On their own, automated tools create numerous false positives, causing technicians to lose time investigating irrelevant issues instead of focusing on client needs.
- Hidden threats go undetected: Without oversight from cybersecurity experts, automated systems can miss persistent attack footholds, increasing risks like data theft or ransomware.
- Generic alerts lack clarity: Using the wrong tools can result in vague alerts without actionable details. This slows response times and can lead to incomplete remediation.
Some MSPs try to build their own security monitoring using a patchwork of tools, but this approach is expensive and often leaves gaps in coverage. What they need is a solution that combines powerful detection technology with expert human analysis without requiring them to become security specialists themselves.
How Huntress solves the MSP security challenge
Huntress takes a different approach. Instead of relying solely on automation, it pairs advanced detection with expert human threat hunters who investigate alerts and guide MSPs through remediation.
Here’s what makes Huntress unique:
24/7 human threat hunting
Expert analysts investigate every alert and verify real threats before notifying you. This cuts through the noise so your team stops chasing false positives and receives only verified detections with context.
Persistent foothold detection
Huntress specifically hunts for persistence mechanisms, like registry modifications and scheduled tasks, that traditional antivirus and EDR solutions miss. This proactive approach catches threats before they cause damage.
Multi-tenant dashboard
Manage all client environments from a single, intuitive console. You get a unified view of security posture, active threats and remediation status for your entire portfolio.
Actionable remediation guidance
When Huntress detects a threat, you get clear, step-by-step instructions on how to resolve it. This allows MSPs without deep security expertise to respond quickly and confidently.
Seamless integrations
Huntress works with popular RMM and PSA tools like ConnectWise, Kaseya, NinjaOne and Datto. It fits directly into your existing workflows, making adoption fast.
Complete security suite
Huntress also includes managed SIEM to filter out noise, ITDR to monitor identities and security awareness training to help clients build a security-first culture.
Layered defense
Huntress works well with the solutions you already manage, like Microsoft 365 and SentinelOne. It acts as an additional security layer, providing unified monitoring and a stronger defense without the hassle of disjointed tools.
Huntress’ human-led approach delivers results that matter: stronger client security, reduced overhead and the ability to scale without adding headcount. For MSPs, that translates directly into growth and profitability.
Empowering your security practice
For MSPs, every tool added to the portfolio must deliver tangible results in efficiency and client retention. Huntress is designed to turn security management from a time-sink into a profitable, scalable service.
- Stronger client security: Combine automated detection with expert oversight for 24/7 monitoring that goes beyond standard antivirus.
- Efficient operations: Verified alerts and clear remediation save time, reduce alert fatigue and allow your team to focus on business growth.
- Simple scalability: The multi-tenant dashboard lets you manage security for a growing client base without adding extra staff.
- Competitive edge: Deliver enterprise-grade security with human threat hunting to stand out and build trust.
- Predictable costs: Transparent pricing and fast onboarding ensure you know your expenses and get protection in days.
This focus on efficiency isn’t accidental. It aligns directly with the market’s overwhelming demand for accessible, high-quality managed security.
The global shift to human-led security
Demand for managed security services is growing as threats become more sophisticated and the cybersecurity skills gap widens. Organizations of all sizes are realizing that traditional tools aren’t enough. They need human expertise to interpret alerts and investigate anomalies.
While automation plays an important role in detecting threats at scale, industry analysts consistently emphasize that the most effective security strategies combine automation with human expertise. Huntress is built on this approach, using AI to identify potential threats while relying on experts to verify and respond.
For MSPs looking to move upmarket, clients expect proactive threat detection, not just reactive break-fix support. Huntress makes it possible to meet those expectations without the complexity of building capabilities in-house.
Ready to strengthen your security offering?
Huntress is now available through the Sherweb marketplace. As Huntress’s first-ever distribution partner, we’re making it easy for our partners to access enterprise-grade managed endpoint detection and response for MSPs without the overhead of building a SOC.
With 24/7 human threat hunting, persistent foothold detection and clear remediation guidance, Huntress helps you deliver stronger protection to your clients while simplifying your operations.
Ready to add managed endpoint detection and response to your security stack? Partner with Sherweb today and start delivering enterprise-grade protection with Huntress.
