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Meet Aniqah: Centri’s Chief Product Officer
Duncan Whitley 24/09/2026

Meet Aniqah: Centri’s Chief Product Officer

Aniqah is Centri’s Chief Product Officer, leading the Product, Design, Content and Customer Support teams. She speaks about shaping product strategy, understanding customer problems, her background across product, commercial and strategy roles, what drew her to Centri, and her ambitions for building brilliant products and teams.

CPTA’s First Graduate Shares His Experience
Joanne Morley 24/09/2026

CPTA’s First Graduate Shares His Experience

Raymond Pompa has become the first person to earn the Certified Penetration Testing Associate certification. Having completed the training and practical exam, Raymond shares how CPTA provided practical, hands-on experience across web application, infrastructure and cloud penetration testing, and became a great building block as he continues to develop his...

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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...