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...
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...
Many of the challenges that slow investigations and increase escalations in SOCs are not caused by missing tools or technical skills. They stem from uneven judgement under uncertainty. This article explores why judgement is harder to build than knowledge, how it affects escalation and closure, and what SOC managers can...
Ransomware training helps cybersecurity professionals move beyond technical response to become trusted contributors during high-pressure incidents. By understanding attacker behavior, business impact, negotiation dynamics, and the full incident lifecycle, practitioners gain credibility across technical, legal, and executive teams. This practical, real-world knowledge builds confidence, expands career options across multiple security...
Say hello to Alaina and Dora, the brilliant creative duo behind Centri’s distinctive look and feel. As our design team, they craft everything from course interfaces to BTLO illustrations, blending deep cybersecurity knowledge with serious artistic flair. Discover how they keep Centri’s cybersecurity training visually stunning yet brilliantly functional and...
Step into the world of David Elliott, Centri’s Principal Defensive Content Engineer, whose creative flair and technical expertise shape cutting-edge cybersecurity training. From building realistic scenarios to mentoring talent, David’s work strengthens Centri’s technical team, helping clients master cyber defences. Dive into his story, from RAF roots to global ambitions,...
