Locked Shields is as close as it gets to a real-world cyber war without it actually happening. This post breaks down what it’s like to support NATO’s largest live-fire exercise, the scenarios we built, and what training at that scale really looks like when pressure, complexity, and realism all come...
SOC metrics like alerts triaged and threats detected only tell part of the story, especially in financial services where performance...
Meet Jess (Jessica Ryder), Security Blue Team’s HR Manager, leading the HR function across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. She...
Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming when most certifications expect experience before you’ve even started. BTL1 takes a different approach, focusing on hands-on defensive security skills and real-world SOC scenarios designed for beginners. This post breaks down what BTL1 teaches, who it’s best suited for, and whether it’s the right...
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...
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,...
Ranked #2 on G2 for cybersecurity training with a 4.8 rating. See how hands-on, real-world learning helps SOC teams and individual build capability
Many SOC teams invest heavily in certifications and training, yet still struggle with performance during real incidents. This article explores five practical shifts SOC managers can make to move from measuring skills to building true operational readiness. From defining what “good” looks like to protecting training time and reinforcing learning...
Many people enter cybersecurity looking for a clear, step-by-step career path, but the reality is far more flexible. This article explains why most cybersecurity careers develop through stages rather than titles, how specialisation and leadership really change the work you do, and how to choose your next step without guessing...
Get to know Nathan Davis, one of Security Blue Team’s IT Support & Systems Technicians, who keeps internal tech reliable and secure so the team can focus on delivering top cybersecurity training. From handling support requests to setting up devices and policies, Nathan shares his journey from PE teaching dreams...
