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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...

5 Ways to Rethink the SOC Skills Gap
Joanne Morley 24/02/2026

5 Ways to Rethink the SOC Skills Gap

Many SOC teams invest heavily in certifications and training, yet still struggle with performance during real incidents. This article explores...

From a Garage to a G2 Leader: Building Security Blue Team From the Inside of a SOC
Joshua Beaman 24/03/2026

From a Garage to a G2 Leader: Building Security Blue Team From the Inside of a SOC

Security Blue Team started from a simple frustration: the gap between academic learning and real SOC work. What began as a personal project during a university placement grew into a globally recognised training platform used by organisations worldwide. This journey highlights how practical, hands-on learning can shape careers, strengthen teams,...

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Meet Hari: One of SBT’s Project Managers Keeping Everything on Track
Duncan Whitley 26/01/2026

Meet Hari: One of SBT’s Project Managers Keeping Everything on Track

Meet Hari, one of Security Blue Team’s Project Managers, who helps turn complex initiatives into clear, well-coordinated outcomes. From supporting certification launches to keeping cross-functional teams aligned, Hari plays a key role in how SBT delivers at scale. Learn about her journey into cybersecurity, her passion for problem-solving, and how...

Building a SOC That Scales Without Burning People Out
Joshua Beaman 26/01/2026

Building a SOC That Scales Without Burning People Out

Burnout in SOCs is rarely about individual resilience and more often about how work is designed and sustained. This article explores how alert noise, context switching, and constant vigilance quietly erode performance over time, and what resilient SOCs do differently to protect judgement, focus, and long-term capability.

What I Wish I’d Known Before My First SOC Role
Joshua Beaman 16/01/2026

What I Wish I’d Known Before My First SOC Role

Starting your first SOC role can feel overwhelming, even with prior training and labs behind you. This blog breaks down the realities of day-to-day SOC work, from alerts that arrive with little context to investigations that rarely end with clean answers. It highlights why judgement, documentation, and communication matter as...

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

Meet Alaina & Dora: SBT’s Creative Powerhouse Duo
Duncan Whitley 26/11/2025

Meet Alaina & Dora: SBT’s Creative Powerhouse Duo

Say hello to Alaina and Dora, the brilliant creative duo behind Security Blue Team’s distinctive look and feel. As our design team, they craft everything from course interfaces to BTLO illustrations, blending deep cybersecurity knowledge with serious artistic flair. Discover how they keep SBT’s cybersecurity training visually stunning yet brilliantly...