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.
Companies Push AI Use But Skip Training and Official Policy
New data shows that many workers have employer-sponsored AI accounts and are encouraged to use them, yet 43% haven't been trained in AI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Complete Guide to System Hardening: Checklist and Best Practices
Threat actors want an easy way in. Use this practical system-hardening checklist to close gaps and learn how to secure your environment today.
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.
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.
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.
7 Key Manufacturing Cybersecurity Trends
Manufacturing now accounts for 17% of all cyberattacks — nearly double last year. Here are the trends shaping what's coming, and how the industry is fighting back.
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.
Endpoint Security Trends
Antivirus isn't enough, perimeter defenses aren't enough, and threat actors are living off your land. These are the 10 endpoint security trends defining 2026 and what they mean for your security posture.
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.
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.
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.