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.
Meet Jo Morley, Centri’s Marketing Director, who leads campaigns, content, and growth initiatives across B2B and B2C. She shares her...
Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming when most certifications expect experience before you’ve even started. BTL1 takes a different approach,...
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...
Many SOC teams invest heavily in certifications and training, yet still struggle with performance during real incidents. This article explores five practical shifts SOC managers can make to move from measuring skills to building true operational readiness. From defining what “good” looks like to protecting training time and reinforcing learning...
Many people enter cybersecurity looking for a clear, step-by-step career path, but the reality is far more flexible. This article explains why most cybersecurity careers develop through stages rather than titles, how specialisation and leadership really change the work you do, and how to choose your next step without guessing...
Get to know Nathan Davis, one of Centri’s IT Support & Systems Technicians, who keeps internal tech reliable and secure so the team can focus on delivering top cybersecurity training. From handling support requests to setting up devices and policies, Nathan shares his journey from PE teaching dreams to IT,...
Meet Hari, one of Centri’s Project Managers, who helps turn complex initiatives into clear, well-coordinated outcomes. From supporting certification launches to keeping cross-functional teams aligned, Hari plays a key role in how Centri delivers at scale. Learn about her journey into cybersecurity, her passion for problem-solving, and how she helps...
Burnout in SOCs is rarely about individual resilience and more often about how work is designed and sustained. This article explores how alert noise, context switching, and constant vigilance quietly erode performance over time, and what resilient SOCs do differently to protect judgement, focus, and long-term capability.
Starting your first SOC role can feel overwhelming, even with prior training and labs behind you. This blog breaks down the realities of day-to-day SOC work, from alerts that arrive with little context to investigations that rarely end with clean answers. It highlights why judgement, documentation, and communication matter as...
