Tyler Benson is the Manager of SOC Support at Huntress, where he blends deep cybersecurity expertise with a passion for empowering partners to outsmart attackers. His journey into the field began in high school after a radio ad piqued his curiosity—leading him from home lab experiments to earning a degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity from George Mason University. He also holds a certificate from the NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education.
At Huntress, Tyler thrives on collaborating with a mission-driven team dedicated to disrupting cyber threats. Off the clock, he brings the same energy to the sidelines and dance floor alike—coaching youth soccer, snapping wedding photos, and staying active as a former track athlete who once raced against Olympian Noah Lyles. His go-to security tip? Train your team in Security Awareness—because one wrong click is all it takes.
