SEQ IT

Challenge | Too much to do with too little time

SEQ IT was founded on a strong "security-first" mindset. But, like many ambitious MSPs, they quickly hit an all-too-familiar obstacle: too much to do without enough time and without the right tools to do it all. “We were wasting hours every week running PowerShell scripts just to perform geoIP lookups across endless Microsoft 365 audit logs,” says Gibby. “It just wasn’t scalable or practical.” And that was just scratching the surface.

SEQ IT’s security stack, which included a mashup of tools from three well-known cybersecurity vendors, struggled to keep up with the increasing workload. The tools didn’t integrate well. Each had its own quirks and dashboards, and none offered a clear, unified view of the threat landscape. As phishing attempts, password attacks, and unusual logins spiked, SEQ IT had to address these emerging challenges while balancing resources to ensure client protection remained uncompromised.  “Our team is very talented,” says Gibby. “But we had to find a way to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently to meet client demands and stay ahead of attackers.”

Huntress has been a critical part of our growth. They help us deliver enterprise-grade security to businesses that desperately need it.

Huntress solution | Unifying a once-fragmented stack

In March 2023, SEQ IT formed a partnership with Huntress. And they haven’t looked back since. 

By adopting Huntress’ fully managed suite, SEQ IT replaced a fragmented stack with a cohesive, all-in-one solution that includes:

• Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

• Managed Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

• Managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

“We’ve since built our entire business model around Huntress,” says Gibby. “It was a no-brainer.”

By standardizing with Huntress, SEQ IT replaced three separate vendors with a single solution, cutting costs, reducing TCO, and streamlining operations in the process. 

Huntress gives SEQ IT anomaly detection, guided remediation, and 24/7 threat monitoring by a human-led, AI-supported Security Operations Center (SOC). These powerful capabilities have eliminated SEQ IT’s need for late-night, hands-on interventions.

Before Huntress, SEQ IT manually investigated suspicious activity, burning countless hours on tedious threat hunting. Now, the burden of investigation has been lifted, as Huntress identifies and prioritizes only the most critical threats, freeing Gibby’s team to focus on growing the business.

“Huntress handles 90% of the heavy lifting,” says Gibby. “It’s like having a dedicated security analyst embedded in every client’s environment.” 

Results | Scaling with confidence and compliance  

SEQ IT’s shift to Huntress paid off quickly—operationally, financially, and strategically. 

SEQ IT now scales with confidence, serving more clients while maintaining exceptional security standards and streamlined operations. To date, SEQ IT has found:

• Time savings: SEQ IT estimates they’ve slashed 90% of their incident triage workload due to Huntress’ automated escalations.

• Cost savings: SEQ IT estimates saving over AUD $170,000 annually by avoiding additional security hires.

• Client peace of mind: Huntress’ 24/7 AI-assisted SOC helps SEQ IT deliver fast, reliable threat response.

• Prompt incident prevention: In one case, Managed ITDR detected a suspicious login outside of the client’s geofence and flagged it immediately. The Huntress SOC immediately locked down the account before any data could be exfiltrated.

• Compliance readiness: Managed SIEM helps SEQ IT handle growing regulatory demands while giving clients full support, from meeting key security standards to earning DSI SMB1001 and ISO 27001 certifications.

“As more businesses recognize the importance of cybersecurity, especially with growing pressure from insurers, governments, and auditors, we’re seeing rising demand from sectors like healthcare, legal, finance, and even construction,” says Gibby. “Compliance is critical for our clients, and Huntress helps us stay ahead of it.”

But for SEQ IT, the partnership goes beyond tools. “The people at Huntress are phenomenal,” says Gibby. “They’re knowledgeable, they care, and they’re not trying to upsell me. They want me to succeed. And that matters.”

With Huntress on their side, SEQ IT isn’t just staying secure. They’re scaling with confidence, growing efficiently, and making enterprise-grade protection accessible to more of Australia’s businesses.