All Huntress Blog Posts

All Huntress Blog Posts

All things cybersecurity engaging and accessible - so you can stay ahead of hackers and boost your cybersecurity savviness.

Author: Brenda Buckman
Cybersecurity Education
Hackers Frequently Target Healthcare and Finance Organizations
Hackers Frequently Target Healthcare and Finance Organizations

Healthcare organizations and banks handle highly personal information. But a new Huntress survey shows many threat actors frequently target these companies.

September 1, 2026
Guide to Cybersecurity Budget Planning: How Much + How To
Guide to Cybersecurity Budget Planning: How Much + How To

Planning your cybersecurity budget shouldn't be a headache. See how to protect your business and get the most out of your security spend without the fluff.

August 12, 2026
37% of IT Security Teams Experienced Burnout or Staff Turnover Due to Compliance Demands
37% of IT Security Teams Experienced Burnout or Staff Turnover Due to Compliance Demands

A Huntress survey of 504 IT leaders found that compliance demands caused burnout at 37% of orgs, delayed security initiatives at 34%, and cost 21% a contract.

August 4, 2026
Effective Patch Management Strategies: 7 Best Practices and Benefits
Effective Patch Management Strategies: 7 Best Practices and Benefits

Stop letting bad actors exploit old bugs. Build a practical patch management strategy to keep them out and learn to stay secure without all the fluff.

July 13, 2026
The Guide to Cloud Application Security: Must-Knows (and No-No’s)
The Guide to Cloud Application Security: Must-Knows (and No-No’s)

Cloud application security keeps threat actors away from your data. We share practical ways to protect your apps and why it matters for your team today.

July 2, 2026
19 Cloud Security Challenges and How to Mitigate Risk
19 Cloud Security Challenges and How to Mitigate Risk

Learn about some of the most common cloud security challenges facing modern businesses today, plus why it matters for you and your employees.

May 15, 2026
13 Cybersecurity Frameworks for 2027 and How to Choose
13 Cybersecurity Frameworks for 2027 and How to Choose

Discover some of the most common cybersecurity frameworks by what they’re best for, plus tips for choosing the right one for your organization.

October 14, 2026
3-2-1 Backup Rule: What It Is + How To Implement
3-2-1 Backup Rule: What It Is + How To Implement

Three copies, two media types, one offsite. The 3-2-1 backup rule is the closest thing IT has to a universal safety net — here's what it actually means for your data.

March 16, 2026
What Rising Supply Chain Attacks Mean for Cybersecurity Ecosystems
What Rising Supply Chain Attacks Mean for Cybersecurity Ecosystems

Every software update, every integration, every vendor relationship is a potential entry point. As supply chain attacks rise, the trust that makes modern enterprise software work is also its biggest liability.

December 23, 2025
27 Biggest Data Breaches in History: Famous Examples
27 Biggest Data Breaches in History: Famous Examples

The Chinese Surveillance Network breach exposed 4 billion records, and that's just the top of the list. Here are 27 of the biggest data breaches globally and what they actually teach us.

June 25, 2026
What’s the Average Cost of a Data Breach?
What’s the Average Cost of a Data Breach?

The average data breach costs millions — and that's just the measurable part. The long-tail costs can stretch for years. Here's what actually drives the number higher.

June 26, 2026
What Is Single Sign-On?
What Is Single Sign-On?

One password to access everything sounds like a security nightmare, but SSO done right actually reduces risk. Here's what single sign-on is, how it works, and why it matters.

May 15, 2026