Recent blog posts

The Real Skill Gap in SOCs Isn’t Technical, It’s Judgement
Joanne Morley 07/01/2026

The Real Skill Gap in SOCs Isn’t Technical, It’s Judgement

Many of the challenges that slow investigations and increase escalations in SOCs are not caused by missing tools or technical skills. They stem from uneven judgement under uncertainty. This article explores why judgement is harder to build than knowledge, how it affects escalation and closure, and what SOC managers can...

5 Ways Ransomware Training Boosts Your Career
Tati Laskivska 05/01/2026

5 Ways Ransomware Training Boosts Your Career

Ransomware training helps cybersecurity professionals move beyond technical response to become trusted contributors during high-pressure incidents. By understanding attacker behavior, business impact, negotiation dynamics, and the full incident lifecycle, practitioners gain credibility across technical, legal, and executive teams. This practical, real-world knowledge builds confidence, expands career options across multiple security...

All posts

Journey Through Time: Exploring the Evolution of CVSS Over the Years
Joshua Beaman 22/02/2024

Journey Through Time: Exploring the Evolution of CVSS Over the Years

CVSS, or Common Vulnerability Scoring System, is a standardized framework used to assess and communicate the severity of software vulnerabilities. It provides a numerical score representing the vulnerability’s potential impact, helping security professionals and organizations prioritize their responses to different security threats.

ChatGPT for Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity
Melissa Boyle 21/02/2024

ChatGPT for Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity

There has been a lot of talk recently about ChatGPT and its implications for a wide range of industries. Potential applications are vast, including creative design, technical writing, and programming. In this article, we will explore some of the potential applications within the realm of cybersecurity — as well as...

Lace Tempest: SysAid On-Prem Software CVE-2023–47246 Vulnerability
Joshua Beaman 21/02/2024

Lace Tempest: SysAid On-Prem Software CVE-2023–47246 Vulnerability

In this blog post, we’ll investigate the fascinating details regarding CVE-2023–47246 SysAid On-Prem Software Vulnerability and uncover how attackers are compromising endpoints. This blog will also discuss how Lace Tempest weaponizes GraceWire Loader or Turtle Loader, and how to recognize the indicators of compromise (IOCs) from active exploitation.

Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh
Melissa Boyle 15/04/2023

Q&A with Wouter van den Bergh

Wouter van den Bergh is the volunteer teacher delivering our BTL1 certification to students taking part in Cyberworkplace’s new training initiative.