Jeremy introduces Huntress as a provider of detection and response services for MSPs, their clients, and corporate IT teams. Their portfolio includes four key offerings: managed EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), managed ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) focused on Microsoft 365, security awareness training, and SIEM capabilities.

The conversation explores how Huntress complements Nerdio's strengths in policy management and defender configuration, creating a robust security posture management solution for organizations operating in Microsoft environments. Jeremy emphasizes that while preventative security measures are essential, every preventative solution can eventually be bypassed, making detection and response capabilities crucial for identifying and isolating threats before incidents become breaches.

A particularly interesting segment of the interview addresses the evolving threat landscape with AI advancements. Jeremy explains that while AI isn't yet autonomously perpetrating attacks, large language models have significantly enhanced phishing campaigns by normalizing language and creating more sophisticated, harder-to-detect social engineering attempts. This evolution makes human users (which Jeremy calls "layer 8") increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated deception.

Jeremy shares what makes Huntress unique among security providers-their DNA as a company founded by offensive security practitioners who attract top talent committed to their mission of protecting the 99% of companies that can't afford internal security expertise at that level. He explains how their SOC combines exceptional technology with security professionals who understand attacker tradecraft from experience.

For MSPs interested in exploring Huntress solutions, Jeremy recommends starting with their NFR program called "Neighborhood Watch" at huntress.com/nfr, while corporate IT teams can begin with a trial at huntress.com/trial.