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5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance
Catherine Southwick 02/06/2026

5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance

Discover how BTL1 helps SOC teams improve analyst performance through practical, hands-on training. From faster onboarding and improved alert triage to stronger investigation skills and reduced time to competence, BTL1 equips analysts with the real-world experience needed to contribute effectively in modern security operations environments.

Security Blue Team is Now Centri
Joanne Morley 01/06/2026

Security Blue Team is Now Centri

Security Blue Team is becoming Centri from 1 June 2026. What started as practical, hands-on cybersecurity training built in a garage has grown into a global learning community supporting organisations and individuals across multiple areas of cybersecurity. While the name is changing, the leadership, platform, certifications, and community-first approach remain...

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5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance
Catherine Southwick 02/06/2026

5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance

Discover how BTL1 helps SOC teams improve analyst performance through practical, hands-on training. From faster onboarding and improved alert triage to stronger investigation skills and reduced time to competence, BTL1 equips analysts with the real-world experience needed to contribute effectively in modern security operations environments.

Security Blue Team is Now Centri
Joanne Morley 01/06/2026

Security Blue Team is Now Centri

Security Blue Team is becoming Centri from 1 June 2026. What started as practical, hands-on cybersecurity training built in a garage has grown into a global learning community supporting organisations and individuals across multiple areas of cybersecurity. While the name is changing, the leadership, platform, certifications, and community-first approach remain...

Meet Jo: Centri’s Marketing Director Shaping Our Growth
Duncan Whitley 21/05/2026

Meet Jo: Centri’s Marketing Director Shaping Our Growth

Meet Jo Morley, Centri’s Marketing Director, who leads campaigns, content, and growth initiatives across B2B and B2C. She shares her passion for practical learning, the energy of a fast-growing company, and how her 30+ years of marketing experience helps position Centri for its next stage of development.

Is the BTL1 Good for Beginners? What You Need to Know in 2026
Ben Gonsalves 18/05/2026

Is the BTL1 Good for Beginners? What You Need to Know in 2026

Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming when most certifications expect experience before you’ve even started. BTL1 takes a different approach, focusing on hands-on defensive security skills and real-world SOC scenarios designed for beginners. This post breaks down what BTL1 teaches, who it’s best suited for, and whether it’s the right...

Locked Shield 26 | Supporting NATO on a multinational exercise
Sabastian Hague 01/05/2026

Locked Shield 26 | Supporting NATO on a multinational exercise

Locked Shields is as close as it gets to a real-world cyber war without it actually happening. This post breaks down what it’s like to support NATO’s largest live-fire exercise, the scenarios we built, and what training at that scale really looks like when pressure, complexity, and realism all come...

SOC Metrics for Finance: From Security Operations to Risk Insight and Business Impact
Catherine Southwick 28/04/2026

SOC Metrics for Finance: From Security Operations to Risk Insight and Business Impact

SOC metrics like alerts triaged and threats detected only tell part of the story, especially in financial services where performance is measured in risk, exposure, and business impact. This article explores how to reframe key metrics such as MTTR, containment time, and risk reduction to better align with financial outcomes,...