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Why Cybersecurity Careers Aren't Always as “Technical” as You Think
Ben Gonsalves 04/06/2026

Why Cybersecurity Careers Aren't Always as “Technical” as You Think

Many people assume cybersecurity careers require advanced coding skills or a computer science degree, but that’s not always the case. While technical knowledge is important, many entry-level cybersecurity roles rely heavily on communication, problem-solving, curiosity, and critical thinking. This article explores what SOC analysts actually do, the transferable skills employers...

AI Is Only as Effective as Your SOC Analysts
Catherine Southwick 03/06/2026

AI Is Only as Effective as Your SOC Analysts

AI is transforming security operations by helping teams triage alerts, investigate incidents, and automate reporting more efficiently. However, AI is...

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...

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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Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh
Melissa Boyle 15/04/2023

Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh

Wouter van den Bergh is the volunteer teacher delivering our BTL1 certification to students taking part in Cyberworkplace’s new training initiative.