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Strengthening Your Cyber Defences: Introducing Huntress

The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and so do the tools we use to protect our clients. At Resolve Technology, we’re constantly reviewing and strengthening our security stack to stay ahead of emerging threats. Today, we’re excited to introduce Huntress as the latest addition to our managed security services — a powerful platform that enhances our ability to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats around the clock.

This announcement comes at a particularly relevant time. Australia recently enacted its first standalone Cyber Security Act 2024, signalling the increasing regulatory focus on cyber resilience across the Tasman. While New Zealand organisations aren’t directly affected by Australian legislation, it reflects a broader trend toward stronger cybersecurity expectations that we’re seeing globally.

What Huntress Brings to Your Security Posture

Huntress isn’t just another security tool — it’s a comprehensive platform that addresses multiple attack vectors through four key services, all backed by human expertise working 24/7.

First, Managed EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) provides robust protection for your devices against ransomware, persistent malware, and attackers attempting to establish footholds in your network. Unlike traditional antivirus solutions that rely solely on known threat signatures, Huntress EDR uses behavioural analysis to spot suspicious activity that might indicate a breach in progress.

Second, Managed ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) for Microsoft 365 focuses on protecting your cloud environment against business email compromise, account takeover attempts, and sneaky tactics like mailbox-rule manipulation — where attackers create rules to automatically delete or forward emails to hide their activities.

Third, Managed Security Awareness Training helps reduce the human risk factor by keeping your team informed about the latest phishing techniques and social engineering tactics. Regular, bite-sized training sessions help build a security-conscious culture without overwhelming busy professionals.

The Human Element Makes the Difference

What sets Huntress apart is the human-led Security Operations Centre working behind these tools. While automation handles the routine monitoring, experienced security analysts triage alerts, investigate potential threats, and provide clear recommendations for action. This means fewer false alarms and more meaningful security insights for your organisation.

For law firms handling sensitive client information, NGOs managing donor data, health organisations protecting patient records, and government agencies safeguarding public information, this layered approach provides the comprehensive protection that modern threats demand.

We’re implementing Huntress as part of our ongoing commitment to evolving our security services alongside the threat landscape. It’s not about replacing what works — it’s about adding depth and capability to ensure we’re providing the strongest possible defence for our clients.

Your Resolve account manager will be in touch over the coming weeks to walk you through what this enhancement means for your organisation, as we begin our phased rollout. We’ll discuss how these new capabilities integrate with your existing security measures and what you can expect during the transition process.

Jessica Falconer
Director, Resolve Technology
When she’s not wrangling IT strategies, Jessica can be found wrangling labradoodles, teenagers, and parishioners — not necessarily in that order.