Anton Ovrutsky

From guarding doors to guarding data.

Anton Ovrutsky transitioned into cybersecurity from a Service Desk role, initially gaining experience through governance, risk, and compliance work. At Huntress, he serves as a Principal Threat Hunting and Response Analyst, with an emphasis on tactical response. "I specialize in looking at the incidents that the SOC escalates that require more in-depth review," Anton explains. To put it another way, his expertise ensures that complex security incidents are thoroughly investigated and addressed.

Anton holds several prestigious certifications, including CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CCSP, and KCNA. Prior to joining Huntress, he gained valuable experience in the SIEM vendor SaaS space.

He holds several prestigious certifications—CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CCSP, and KCNA. Before joining Huntress, Anton worked in the SIEM vendor SaaS space, where he honed his skills in security information and event management.

What's your favorite cybersecurity tip, Anton?

"When possible, do not assume something works a certain way unless you've tried it yourself."

Outside of work, Anton enjoys watching his favorite shows on his favorite couch, spending time with his wife and cats, and weightlifting. Before embarking on his cybersecurity career, he earned a master's degree in European History and even worked as a night club bouncer. Now, that’s a well-rounded resume. 

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