Huntress Service: Managed Antivirus

**Huntress** announces **Managed Microsoft Defender** (formerly Managed AV), a new capability in the Huntress Security Platform that centralizes monitoring, configuration enforcement, and incident visibility for Microsoft Defender Antivirus across managed endpoints—aimed at maximizing existing Windows-native defenses without adding tools or cost. The post explains Defender’s improved efficacy, addresses past manageability gaps by providing unified visibility and control, and details how partners can enable the service directly from the Huntress dashboard or via a trial.