Closing the SMB Security Gap: Huntress's Proactive Approach Earns Third Industry Honor

Columbia, MD – November 6, 2025 – Huntress, a cybersecurity company focused on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has been named an Inc. Power Partner for the third consecutive year. This repeated recognition underscores a growing trend: the need for accessible, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions in a market historically underserved by larger vendors. While giants focus on Fortune 500 clients, Huntress is filling a critical gap, offering proactive threat hunting and 24/7 support to businesses often considered easy targets.

For years, cybersecurity has been perceived as a cost-prohibitive undertaking for smaller organizations. Traditional solutions often require dedicated IT security teams and significant upfront investment – resources simply unavailable to many SMBs. This has left a vast segment of the economy vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Huntress, however, is challenging this paradigm with a purpose-built platform and a relentless focus on proactive defense.

“The reality is, SMBs are often the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for attackers,” explains a cybersecurity consultant specializing in SMBs. “They lack the resources and expertise to implement robust security measures, making them attractive targets. Huntress is addressing that head-on.”

Beyond Reactive Measures: A Proactive Stance

The Inc. Power Partner award isn’t just about revenue growth; it recognizes innovation and impact. Huntress distinguishes itself from competitors not by simply reacting to threats, but by actively hunting for them. The company's 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) doesn’t wait for alerts; its team of threat hunters proactively searches for malicious activity within client networks.

“Many companies treat security as a purely reactive function – waiting for something bad to happen and then trying to fix it,” says a security analyst familiar with Huntress’s methodology. “Huntress is different. They’re actively looking for vulnerabilities and threats before they can cause damage.”

This proactive approach is powered by a combination of advanced threat intelligence, machine learning, and human expertise. The company’s threat research team continuously monitors the threat landscape, identifying emerging threats and developing new detection techniques. This intelligence is then integrated into the Huntress platform, providing clients with real-time protection against the latest attacks.

Empowering MSPs: A Partner-First Strategy

While Huntress directly serves some SMBs, a significant portion of its business is channeled through MSPs. The company recognizes that MSPs are often the trusted IT advisors for smaller businesses, and providing them with the right tools and resources is crucial to protecting this vital segment of the economy.

“We see MSPs as force multipliers,” explains a Huntress representative. “They have the relationships with their clients and the expertise to deliver effective cybersecurity services. We provide them with the platform and support they need to do their job effectively.”

This partner-first strategy has proven successful, attracting a growing number of MSPs to the Huntress platform. MSPs benefit from increased revenue opportunities, improved service offerings, and reduced risk. “Being able to offer a proactive, 24/7 security solution to our clients has been a game-changer,” says an MSP owner. “It’s allowed us to differentiate ourselves from the competition and provide a higher level of service.”

Filling a Critical Gap in Cybersecurity

According to industry analysts, the cybersecurity market is expected to continue growing rapidly in the coming years, driven by increasing cyber threats and a growing demand for security solutions. However, many SMBs remain vulnerable, lacking the resources and expertise to protect themselves.

“There’s a huge gap in the market for affordable, effective cybersecurity solutions for SMBs,” says a cybersecurity consultant. “Huntress is uniquely positioned to fill that gap.”

By focusing on proactive threat hunting, empowering MSPs, and providing affordable, accessible solutions, Huntress is not only earning industry recognition, but also making a significant contribution to the security of the digital economy. The company’s continued success highlights a crucial lesson: effective cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. It simply requires a proactive approach, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on the needs of the underserved.

The Inc. Power Partner award is a testament to this commitment, and a signal that Huntress is a company to watch in the years to come. As cyber threats continue to evolve, Huntress’s mission of providing accessible, proactive cybersecurity will become even more critical.