Success stories

We have proven that our training can help change lives. Our students have broken into industry or secured promotions as a result of taking our certifications. We have developed the skills of entire security teams and forged stronger technical defenders. Don’t believe us? Believe them! Read our success stories below.

ovidiu ciornovalic

Security and Investigations | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

20/5/2026

Hands-On, Well-Structured BTL1 Training That Builds Real SOC Confidence

What I like best about Security Blue Team is the practical, hands-on approach. The BTL1 course does not stay only at the theory level; it gives you real investigation scenarios where you work with logs, PCAP files, threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, incident response steps, and tools such as Wireshark, DeepBlueCLI, MISP, and TheHive. I also appreciated that the training is structured in a way that builds confidence gradually. Each module connects well with the next one, and the labs help you understand how blue team work is actually performed in a real SOC or security operations environment. It is a very useful course for anyone who wants to move from theory to practical cybersecurity analysis.

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Nathan Long

Computer & Network Security | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

18/5/2026

Structured Learning Pathway with an Intuitive Management Portal and Strong Support

ecurity Blue Team provides a consistent and structured learning pathway for both new and experienced staff. Having all team members work through the same material helps establish a strong baseline of knowledge across the team, which is highly valuable. The management portal is intuitive and easy to use – assigning users to certifications and tracking their progress is straightforward and efficient. From a pricing perspective, Blue Team Level 1 offers good value for money and feels appropriately aligned with the content provided. The more advanced courses are higher in cost, which can make them harder to justify at scale, but they are useful for targeted development of specific team members. Onboarding and ongoing support are strong. Account managers are responsive, and the overall process (including purchasing and administration) is simple. The platform itself is reliable, with very few performance issues reported by our team.

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Alessandro Poziello

Computer & Network Security | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/3/2026

Well-Structured, Lab-Focused Course with Solid Content

The exam and the course are structured well, with plenty of labs and solid content. Unfortunately, the material provided on its own isn’t enough to feel fully prepared for the exam. A simulation of the real exam as the final lab would have been interesting and very helpful. Compared to the BTL1, this course has the same quality—maybe even higher because of the lab-focused approach—but it’s also about 10 times harder.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/5/2026

Practical, Real-World SOC Training That Builds Strong Operational Skills

What I find most helpful about Security Blue Team, especially through the CSOM course, is the practical and operational focus on real-world security operations and monitoring activities. The course helps build a strong understanding of how SOC environments function and how analysts investigate, detect, and respond to security events in practice.

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Gin Lee

15/4/2026

Engaging Learning but Limited Cybersecurity Scope

I find Security Blue Team helpful for gaining practical experience with tools like Splunk and Autopsy, and for learning digital forensic concepts. The course offers a systematic way to learn about the blue team concept. The exam itself is interesting because it feels like a reward scenario, where you're given scenarios and need to conduct investigations, making the process of solving problems engaging.

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Verified User in Retail

Retail | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

21/3/2026

Great Cybersecurity Training with an Accessible Technical Level

I enjoyed the technical level when teaching about cyber security; it kept things at a fair level that anyone could start with. Overall, it was easy to use and straightforward to navigate.

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