Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly vulnerable to attacks that bypass traditional antivirus solutions. While standard antivirus software is effective at detecting known threats, it often struggles against advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and sophisticated malware. This is where Huntress Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) steps in, providing SMBs with proactive threat hunting, continuous monitoring, and expert-driven response to cyber threats.
Why Standard Antivirus Isn’t Enough
Traditional antivirus (AV) solutions rely on signature-based detection, meaning they identify threats based on known malware patterns. However, cybercriminals are constantly developing new attack techniques that evade these defences. Some common ways threats bypass AV include:
- Fileless Malware – Malicious code that operates in memory without leaving a trace on disk.
- Living-Off-the-Land Attacks – Hackers exploit legitimate system tools to execute attacks.
- Zero-Day Exploits – Vulnerabilities that haven’t been patched or publicly disclosed.
Without behavioural analysis and proactive threat hunting, SMBs relying solely on antivirus software remain exposed to these risks.
How Huntress EDR Protects SMBs
1. Proactive Threat Hunting
Unlike traditional antivirus, Huntress actively hunts for threats rather than waiting for alerts. Using behavioural analysis and machine learning, Huntress detects anomalous activities that indicate potential cyberattacks.
2. Continuous Endpoint Monitoring
Huntress provides 24/7 monitoring of endpoints, ensuring that any suspicious activity is flagged immediately. This real-time visibility helps SMBs detect and respond to threats before they escalate.
3. Expert-Led Incident Response
When a threat is detected, Huntress doesn’t just generate an alert—it takes action. Security analysts investigate incidents, provide detailed reports, and guide businesses through remediation steps to neutralize threats.
4. Root Cause Analysis & Threat Intelligence
Huntress offers detailed forensic insights into security incidents, helping SMBs understand how an attack occurred and how to prevent future breaches. By leveraging global threat intelligence, Huntress stays ahead of emerging cyber threats.
5. Protection Against Ransomware & Advanced Attacks
Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to SMBs. Huntress detects early signs of ransomware activity, isolates infected endpoints, and prevents attackers from encrypting critical business data.
Why SMBs Should Invest in Huntress EDR
For SMBs, cybersecurity is often overlooked due to budget constraints. However, the cost of a cyberattack—including data loss, downtime, and reputational damage—far outweighs the investment in proactive security solutions like Huntress EDR.
By combining automated threat detection, expert-driven response, and continuous monitoring, Huntress provides SMBs with enterprise-grade security at an affordable cost.
Final Thoughts
Cyber threats are evolving, and SMBs can no longer rely solely on traditional antivirus solutions. Huntress EDR offers proactive protection, ensuring businesses stay ahead of cybercriminals and safeguard their operations.
Is your business ready to take cybersecurity to the next level?
Find out more about Huntress? Call the Bluecube team now on +44(0)1522 717750 or email sales@bluecubecloud.com and ask for some free initial advice.
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