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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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Exploring Blue Team Roles & How to Get Started
Joshua Beaman 28/04/2025

Exploring Blue Team Roles & How to Get Started

There are a wide range of defensive cyber security, or "blue team", roles in our industry. In this blog post we'll introduce you to the following: SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Malware Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, and Digital Forensics Analyst.

New Centri office unveiled
Melissa Boyle 23/04/2025

New Centri office unveiled

Six years after its humble beginnings in a shed, Centri has opened its first ever office.

The MacGyver Escape: How to Transfer Files from a Restricted Windows Computer
Luis Suastegui 26/03/2025

The MacGyver Escape: How to Transfer Files from a Restricted Windows Computer

Have you ever needed to transfer data from one computer to another but found yourself blocked by strict security policies? Perhaps you cannot connect any USB devices, most of your programs (including PowerShell and Command Prompt) are disabled, and internet access is heavily restricted.

Centri’s Global Connect: A Chilly Team Adventure in Lapland
Duncan Whitley 14/03/2025

Centri’s Global Connect: A Chilly Team Adventure in Lapland

Picture a team diving into a winter wonderland where snowmobiles hunt the Northern Lights, huskies charge through snowy trails, and drinks come in glasses chiseled from ice. That’s what Centri got up to during our annual Global Connect, a company get-together that took us from Stockholm to the icy wilds...