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How to Structure Your First 24 Hours in a Ransomware Attack
Duncan Whitley 14/10/2025

How to Structure Your First 24 Hours in a Ransomware Attack

The first 24 hours after a ransomware attack can determine how effectively your organization recovers. This guide walks through a structured hour-by-hour response plan, covering containment, negotiation preparation, first contact, and recovery. Learn how to maintain clarity, protect leverage, and minimize chaos when every decision counts.

The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Why Mental Health Matters
Reema Shah 10/10/2025

The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Why Mental Health Matters

Cybersecurity professionals face unique pressures: relentless threats, constant vigilance, and the emotional toll of protecting others. This blog explores how factors like burnout, alert fatigue, imposter syndrome, and isolation impact mental health, while offering strategies for resilience. It also introduces a free Security Blue Team course designed to help individuals...

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Meet João Rodrigues: SBT’s Director of Web Shaping Our Digital Future
Duncan Whitley 30/06/2025

Meet João Rodrigues: SBT’s Director of Web Shaping Our Digital Future

We’re thrilled to introduce João Rodrigues, Security Blue Team’s Director of Web, a driving force behind the secure, seamless platforms that define our cybersecurity training experience. For those familiar with João through his pivotal work on our BTLO platform or his involvement in SBT’s CTF events, this is a fresh...

Understanding the LockBit Ransomware Breach
SBT Content Engineers 02/06/2025

Understanding the LockBit Ransomware Breach

The recent LockBit ransomware breach saw attackers deface its affiliate panel and leak an SQL database, exposing victim data, negotiation tactics, and operational missteps. It explores ties to the Everest hack, LockBit’s RaaS model, and affiliate errors, offering a glimpse into the group’s vulnerabilities.

Meet Reece: SBT’s Corporate Sales Manager Leading with Passion
Duncan Whitley 16/05/2025

Meet Reece: SBT’s Corporate Sales Manager Leading with Passion

Join us as we introduce Reece, Security Blue Team’s Corporate Sales Manager, whose leadership and passion drive our sales team to connect clients with top cybersecurity training. From his unexpected start at SBT to his love for travel and comics, discover Reece’s journey and what makes him a key player...

SBT’s Free Penetration Testing Course: Think Like a Hacker
Duncan Whitley 15/05/2025

SBT’s Free Penetration Testing Course: Think Like a Hacker

Security Blue Team is diving into red team training with a free Introduction to Penetration Testing course. Perfect for newcomers, it’s packed with real-world tips and a fun quiz to kickstart your ethical hacking journey. Discover how red team skills can make you a better defender and join us to...

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Why Awareness Training is Key
Duncan Whitley 14/05/2025

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Why Awareness Training is Key

Let’s dive into something we all kind of get but hate owning up to: we humans are usually the soft spot in cybersecurity. It’s not that we’re all reckless or anything; it’s just that the bad guys are pros at poking at stuff we do without thinking, like trusting too...

10 Soft Skills that will Benefit your Cybersecurity Career
Duncan Whitley 08/05/2025

10 Soft Skills that will Benefit your Cybersecurity Career

When people think of cybersecurity, they often picture technical expertise, coding, firewalls, and encryption. However, success in this field goes beyond technical know-how. Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are just as essential for navigating challenges and excelling in cybersecurity roles. In this guide, we’ll explore the key soft skills...