Marcos Torres, Huntress | Media Week NYC theCUBE + NYSE Wired

In this episode of theCUBE, Marcos Torres, CFO of Huntress, shares insights on the critical role of cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Huntress, having recently raised $150 million in funding, focuses on providing managed cybersecurity services specifically tailored to SMBs that may lack the resources or expertise to manage IT security effectively. With a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) and a high velocity go-to-market strategy, Huntress aims to shield businesses from increasing ransomware threats while enhancing its product offerings through research and development. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper risk management and cybersecurity posture as essential elements for business sustainability.

• The significance of cybersecurity for small and medium-sized enterprises
• Huntress' mission and current business developments
• Insights into the growing threat of ransomware and organized crime
• Overview of Huntress' managed cybersecurity solutions, including Managed EDR, ITDR, and SIEM products
• The financial implications of risk management in cybersecurity from a CFO's perspective
• Future growth strategies, including R&D and product expansion
• Hiring initiatives and the company’s approach to supporting SMBs without in-house IT
• Discussion on potential IPO plans and the company’s valuation metrics