Getting Started with Huntress: Everything You Need to Know (Full Walkthrough)

This guide demonstrates how to maximize a Huntress security trial by deploying EDR, ITDR, and SIM to achieve comprehensive threat detection and identity protection 0:12.

Key Takeaways:
• Enable desired trials in the Command Center and deploy the EDR agent using account/organization keys to group devices by client 0:26.
• Link ITDR by connecting an M365 or Google Workspace identity provider via the Integrations menu to begin monitoring identity health 3:01.
• Configure SIM by adding sources like Windows Event Logs through Source Management to automatically ingest security data from new agents 5:10.
• Utilize the Command Center to monitor incidents, where the Sock team investigates signals and performs automated remediations like host isolation 6:24.
• Implement ITDR unwanted access rules to deny or alert on suspicious VPN usage or logins from unauthorized locations 11:37.
• Use SIM’s AI search and saved queries to analyze raw logs, scheduling alerts for specific metrics like failed logins 14:51.
• Leverage ISPM to enforce security posture controls, such as blocking self-service password resets for administrators, with continuous enforcement capabilities 18:02.

By systematically configuring these tools, users can effectively test Huntress’s managed detection and response capabilities before committing to a full subscription.

Sources:

• 0:12 Introduction to the trial setup and Command Center
• 0:56 EDR agent deployment and orga