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Guide to Cybersecurity Budget Planning: How Much + How To | Huntress
Cybersecurity budget planning requires balancing protection needs against available resources. Businesses should assess risks, inventory assets, and prioritize spending on the most critical vulnerabilities. Common budget factors include tools, staff training, incident response, and compliance. Experts generally recommend allocating 10-15% of IT budgets to security, though this varies by industry, size, and risk exposure.
CMMC Updates: DoW Pause and Huntress Hits 50% of Requirements
The Department of Defense paused CMMC Phase II deadlines in July, but core compliance obligations under NIST SP 800-171 remain unchanged. Huntress Managed ISPM now covers 55 of 110 required controls, reaching 50% coverage. The pause affects enforcement timelines, not underlying requirements, so compliance work continues without interruption.
Meet Athena: Huntress' Agentic SOC Analyst
Huntress has launched Athena, an AI-powered SOC analyst that autonomously investigates security signals end-to-end. Athena handles triage and analysis tasks typically done by human analysts, aiming to speed up threat detection and response. Human analysts retain final decision-making authority. The tool is designed to reduce analyst workload and improve efficiency in security operations centers.
Wishin’ for Switchin’? The Huntress Buyout Program Has You Covered
Huntress is offering a buyout program that covers the remaining costs of existing vendor contracts, allowing businesses to switch to Huntress immediately rather than waiting for their current contracts to expire.