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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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Splunk-tacular: Your Guide to Easy Log Analysis
Joshua Beaman 27/06/2024

Splunk-tacular: Your Guide to Easy Log Analysis

Are you seeking resources to understand and make the best use of Splunk? Well, you are at the right place. This blog aims to guide you through the essentials of Splunk, including the practical use of Search Processing Language (SPL queries).

Google Casts a New Spell: Introducing Magik(a)
Renmarc Andrada 07/06/2024

Google Casts a New Spell: Introducing Magik(a)

How often do we witness the blend of innovation and generosity in the tech world? Google's latest contribution to the open-source community, Magika, serves as a fascinating case study in this regard.

Forwarding Windows Logs to Syslog using NXLog Tool
John Jonusauskas 29/05/2024

Forwarding Windows Logs to Syslog using NXLog Tool

NXLog is an open-source, multi-platform log management tool designed to collect, process, and forward log messages. It can gather logs from various sources across the network, including systems, applications, and devices.

Unveiling Intelligence through Honeypots' Cyber Deception
Luis Suastegui 10/05/2024

Unveiling Intelligence through Honeypots' Cyber Deception

Honeypots are intriguing tools in cybersecurity, designed to attract cyber attackers and analyze their methods. We explore the two main types, as well as the pros and cons of using them as part of your security strategy.