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Is the BTL1 Good for Beginners? What You Need to Know in 2026
Ben Gonsalves 18/05/2026

Is the BTL1 Good for Beginners? What You Need to Know in 2026

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...

Meet Jo: SBT’s Marketing Director Shaping Our Growth
Duncan Whitley 21/05/2026

Meet Jo: SBT’s Marketing Director Shaping Our Growth

Meet Jo Morley, Security Blue Team’s Marketing Director, who leads campaigns, content, and growth initiatives across B2B and B2C. She shares her passion for practical learning, the energy of a fast-growing company, and how her 30+ years of marketing experience helps position SBT for its next stage of development.

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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...

Exploring Blue Team Roles & How to Get Started
Joshua Beaman 28/04/2025

Exploring Blue Team Roles & How to Get Started

There are a wide range of defensive cyber security, or "blue team", roles in our industry. In this blog post we'll introduce you to the following: SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Malware Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, and Digital Forensics Analyst.

Faces of SBT: Meet Jake and Nathaniel, Our Sales Specialists
Duncan Whitley 01/04/2025

Faces of SBT: Meet Jake and Nathaniel, Our Sales Specialists

At Security Blue Team (SBT), our sales team connects prospective clients with top-tier cybersecurity training, and today we’re shining a light on two of our sales specialists, Jake Knight and Nathaniel Hutchinson.