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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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Centri at Black Hat USA: Our Roundup
Duncan Whitley 22/08/2024

Centri at Black Hat USA: Our Roundup

For the first time, we at Centri had the honor of sponsoring Black Hat USA in Las Vegas. The event, which ran 7-8 August, is one of the premier information security conferences globally, drawing in cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from all over the world.

Steal ‘em Eggs: Golden Chicken Hatches More_eggs Backdoor
Renmarc Andrada 16/08/2024

Steal ‘em Eggs: Golden Chicken Hatches More_eggs Backdoor

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" This common riddle is typically answered with, "To get to the other side." Interestingly, this simple joke metaphorically aligns with the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of the threat actor we will be discussing, specifically how they infiltrate their targets' environments to steal...

Day in the Life of a Content Engineer
Malik Girondin 09/08/2024

Day in the Life of a Content Engineer

We explore what it means to be a content engineer, an exciting career emerging within the cybersecurity industry. This piece is authored by our esteemed Defensive Content Engineer, Malik Girondin. With his experience as a cybersecurity instructor for various organizations and as a YouTuber, he has established numerous labs to...

Digging into Python's involvement in ransomware threats
Luis Suastegui 01/08/2024

Digging into Python's involvement in ransomware threats

This post will delve into Python's involvement in ransomware, focusing on Cryptonite ransomware. We will explore how Python's ease of use and versatility facilitate the development of this digital threat, examine its mechanics, and discuss how the relative ease of decompiling Python code introduces new risks.