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 transforming security operations by helping teams triage alerts, investigate incidents, and automate reporting more efficiently. However, AI is...
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 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...
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 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,...
Meet Jess (Jessica Ryder), Centri’s HR Manager, leading the HR function across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. She shares how she builds trusted relationships, why she joined a growing company like Centri, and what makes the varied, people-focused days so rewarding.
Often, salary is blamed for SOC churn, but in reality it often is not the primary reason SOC analysts leave. There can be multiple frustrations from unclear expectations to limited progression that may play a bigger role. Lets break down what some of the underlining reasons for churn are and...
Ransomware attacks rarely happen all at once. They follow a series of stages that unfold over time, from initial access to data exfiltration and encryption. Understanding this lifecycle helps analysts spot threats earlier, respond more effectively, and focus on the stages where intervention makes the biggest difference.
Get to know Duncan Whitley, one of Centri’s Marketing Executives, who creates blog posts, newsletters, emails, and ads to deliver genuinely useful cybersecurity content. From a background shaped by gaming and technology to a career in marketing, Duncan shares why he values clear, helpful communication and enjoys seeing the real-world...
