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Meet Duncan: One of SBT’s Marketing Executives Bringing Stories to Life
Duncan Whitley 25/03/2026

Meet Duncan: One of SBT’s Marketing Executives Bringing Stories to Life

Get to know Duncan Whitley, one of Security Blue Team’s Marketing Executives, who creates blog posts, newsletters, emails, and ads to deliver genuinely useful cybersecurity content. From a background shaped by gaming and technology to a career in marketing, Duncan shares why he values clear, helpful communication and enjoys seeing...

Understanding the Ransomware Lifecycle
Ben Gonsalves 14/04/2026

Understanding the Ransomware Lifecycle

Ransomware attacks rarely happen all at once. They follow a series of stages that unfold over time, from initial access to data exfiltration and encryption. Understanding this lifecycle helps analysts spot threats earlier, respond more effectively, and focus on the stages where intervention makes the biggest difference.

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CVE-2024-2879 – Critical Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin LayerSlider
Daly Whyte 03/04/2024

CVE-2024-2879 – Critical Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin LayerSlider

Earlier today the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-2879 was announced for the widely used WordPress plugin LayerSlider, affecting versions 7.9.11 - 7.10.0. This vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL injection with a CVSSv3 score of 9.8 with the likelihood of high impact to data confidentiality and integrity. This post will advise how to...

SBT partners with KHIPU Networks
Melissa Boyle 28/03/2024

SBT partners with KHIPU Networks

We are delighted to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with KHIPU Networks, with a view to delivering our training to a whole new network of organisations.

Cracking the Code: Exploring the Power of CVSS 4.0
Joshua Beaman 22/02/2024

Cracking the Code: Exploring the Power of CVSS 4.0

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a standardized framework used to assess and quantify the severity of security vulnerabilities in software or systems. Version 4.0 of CVSS was officially released on November 1, 2023, by FIRST.

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.