ESS is a subscription-based offering that protects your team’s devices using a blend of intelligent tools and human expertise. It’s a bit like cybersecurity on autopilot with real experts behind the wheel.

ESS acts like a 24/7 SOC, minus the cost and complexity of building one in-house. For example, the Huntress Managed Security Platform brings together smart tools and an AI-assisted, human-powered SOC to crush cyber threats before they can do damage. Let’s discuss how our platform works:

1. Centralized management console 

Our single interface gives visibility into all your endpoints, showing device status, alerts, and detected threats in real-time.

2. Tech and expert threat detection

We use automated detection tools combined with skilled human analysts to spot both known and novel threats. This blend makes for accurate and timely identification of risks, without solely relying on AI or machine learning.

3. 24/7 threat monitoring

Our team continuously watches your endpoints around the clock, looking for any signs of compromise or suspicious activity.

4. Incident response and remediation

If a threat pops up, the ESS team acts. This means isolating devices, removing malware, or guiding your team through recovery. With Huntress Managed EDR, you get fast response from real human threat hunters, not just automated alerts.

Endpoint security solutions typically fall into these categories:

1. Traditional antivirus

Old-school, signature-based tools that catch known threats. Useful, but not enough for today’s advanced attacks.

2. Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)

EPPs bundle tools like antivirus, anti-malware, firewall, and intrusion prevention. They typically offer broader coverage but still need internal teams to manage and respond to threats.

3. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) and Managed EDR

EDR tools go further by monitoring endpoint behavior and supporting threat hunting. Managed EDR, like ESS, adds that human element—the experts who can handle detection, response, and everything in between. With Huntress, those experts are real threat hunters in your corner. Need we say more?

Here’s how ESS compares to other options:

• On-prem: Installed and managed in-house. High-maintenance and resource-heavy.

• Cloud-based: These have a lighter footprint, but still require your team to stay on top of configs and alerts.

• ESS: Fully managed, with expert support from install to incident response. No IT overhead and no guesswork.

So, we’ve established that ESS stands for endpoint security as a service, but what is ESS? Let’s get deeper.

• Expertise: You’re bringing in pros who live and breathe cyber defense.

• Scalability: Five devices or five thousand? ESS scales up or down without breaking a sweat.

• Simplicity: No guesswork, no complex steps. It’s just protection that works. 

Cyber threats are getting smarter and sneakier. ESS gives you a way to stay one step ahead with real experts watching your back in real-time, not just running occasional scans and hoping for the best. 

Want to know why more teams are turning to endpoint security as a service? Here are a few reasons:

1. Reduced strain on internal teams

If your MSP team is stretched thin, ESS can handle the daily monitoring and incident response tasks that would otherwise require more time and staffing.

2. Cuts upfront costs

No expensive hardware or software licenses. ESS runs on a predictable subscription model, making budgeting easier.

3. Speeds up threat detection and response

With experts monitoring your endpoints 24/7, threats get stopped before they cause serious damage.

4. Scales with your business

ESS grows with you as your MSP takes on more business.. New hires, new locations, or new devices? Bring. It. On. 

Not all ESS providers are created equal. Huntress Managed EDR brings a unique combo of purpose-built technology, a team of industry-recognized experts, and a human-powered 24/7 SOC. That means you’re not just relying on AI to make judgment calls. You’ve got real analysts investigating, confirming, and responding to threats.