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Essential Skills for Thriving in Cybersecurity Careers
Duncan Whitley 24/08/2025

Essential Skills for Thriving in Cybersecurity Careers

As the digital world becomes increasingly complex, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever. Success in this field requires a diverse skill set, from technical expertise in threat analysis and network security to crucial soft skills like communication and problem-solving. In this post, we’ll explore the key...

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,...

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Essential Skills for Thriving in Cybersecurity Careers
Duncan Whitley 24/08/2025

Essential Skills for Thriving in Cybersecurity Careers

As the digital world becomes increasingly complex, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever. Success in this field requires a diverse skill set, from technical expertise in threat analysis and network security to crucial soft skills like communication and problem-solving. In this post, we’ll explore the key...

Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era: Adapting to New Challenges
Duncan Whitley 21/08/2025

Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era: Adapting to New Challenges

The shift to remote work has drastically transformed how businesses operate, but it has also introduced significant cybersecurity challenges. With employees connecting from various locations and using diverse devices, the potential for cyberattacks has expanded. This post explores the key cybersecurity issues arising from remote work and offers strategies for...

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, SBT’s Student Support Lead Championing Learners
Duncan Whitley 28/07/2025

Meet Adam, SBT’s Student Support Lead Championing Learners

Get to know Adam Suleman, Security Blue Team’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 SBT team member showcases his commitment to student success. Dive into his story,...