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Why Cybersecurity Careers Aren't Always as “Technical” as You Think
Ben Gonsalves 04/06/2026

Why Cybersecurity Careers Aren't Always as “Technical” as You Think

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 Only as Effective as Your SOC Analysts
Catherine Southwick 03/06/2026

AI Is Only as Effective as Your SOC Analysts

AI is transforming security operations by helping teams triage alerts, investigate incidents, and automate reporting more efficiently. However, AI is...

5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance
Catherine Southwick 02/06/2026

5 Ways BTL1 Improves SOC Analyst Performance

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 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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Announcing Centri's New Junior Detection Engineering Certification
Melissa Boyle 09/09/2025

Announcing Centri's New Junior Detection Engineering Certification

We're excited to share that we have just released our fourth certification. With very few detection-specific certifications available, the Certified Junior Detection Engineer (CJDE) fills a critical gap, offering practical, industry-aligned training that teaches students the art of modern detection and threat response.

Faces of Centri: Meet Millie, Head of Product
Duncan Whitley 29/08/2025

Faces of Centri: Meet Millie, Head of Product

Get to know Millie Gilham, Centri’s Head of Product, who drives innovation in cybersecurity training with empathy and strategy. From shaping intuitive platforms to championing neurodiversity, Millie’s leadership ensures impactful learning experiences. Learn about her role, passion for Centri’s mission, and what fuels her outside the office in this engaging...

Your First Steps Into Cybersecurity – With or Without University
Reema Shah 14/08/2025

Your First Steps Into Cybersecurity – With or Without University

A-Level results day is here, and whether you’re feeling proud, relieved, surprised, or a little uncertain about what’s next, take a breath. You’ve made it through a huge milestone. If you’ve ever thought about working in cybersecurity, here’s the good news: your path into this field is still wide open,...

Exploring how VS Code extensions can be weaponized
Renmarc Andrada 08/08/2025

Exploring how VS Code extensions can be weaponized

Imagine installing a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension to enhance your development workflow, only to discover that it has been silently exfiltrating your sensitive information, such as SSH keys, and potentially opening a backdoor to your system. This isn’t just a “what if.” It’s already happening

Understanding Red Team Roles
Joshua Beaman 29/07/2025

Understanding Red Team Roles

There are a wide range of offensive cybersecurity, or "red team", roles in our industry. In this blog post we'll introduce you to the following: Penetration Tester, Web Application Tester, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Exploit Developer, and Red Team Operator.

Meet Adam, Centri’s Student Support Lead Championing Learners
Duncan Whitley 28/07/2025

Meet Adam, Centri’s Student Support Lead Championing Learners

Get to know Adam Suleman, Centri’s Student Support Lead, whose empathy and expertise create exceptional cybersecurity training experiences. From guiding diverse learners to refining support systems, Adam’s journey from a BTL1 student to a key Centri team member showcases his commitment to student success. Dive into his story, role, and...