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How Mature Is Your SOC? A Practical Assessment for Security Leaders
Catherine Southwick 01/07/2026

How Mature Is Your SOC? A Practical Assessment for Security Leaders

Assess how mature your SOC really is beyond MTTD and MTTR. Learn why traditional metrics miss the full picture, explore the five domains that define SOC maturity, and discover how Centri's free SOC Leaders Maturity Assessment helps identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities.

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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Understanding the Ransomware Lifecycle
Ben Gonsalves 14/04/2026

Understanding the Ransomware Lifecycle

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.

Meet Duncan: One of Centri’s Marketing Executives Bringing Stories to Life
Duncan Whitley 25/03/2026

Meet Duncan: One of Centri’s Marketing Executives Bringing Stories to Life

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...

From a Garage to a G2 Leader: Building Centri From the Inside of a SOC
Joshua Beaman 24/03/2026

From a Garage to a G2 Leader: Building Centri From the Inside of a SOC

Centri started from a simple frustration: the gap between academic learning and real SOC work. What began as a personal project during a university placement grew into a globally recognised training platform used by organisations worldwide. This journey highlights how practical, hands-on learning can shape careers, strengthen teams, and stay...

5 Ways to Rethink the SOC Skills Gap
Joanne Morley 24/02/2026

5 Ways to Rethink the SOC Skills Gap

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...

Why Cybersecurity Career Paths Aren’t Linear
Joanne Morley 23/02/2026

Why Cybersecurity Career Paths Aren’t Linear

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...