Success stories

The Blue Team Level 1 Certification is a comprehensive exam that incorporated many different skills that a blue team operator may require depending on the role they wish to go into. The content is easy to follow and goes into more than sufficient detail. The Exam itself was undoubtedly challenging and took me approximately 18 hours to attain gold, the experience made me a much more confident and well-rounded analyst and has made me qualified for lead roles.

BTL1 has helped me tremendously on my journey to become a SOC Analyst. The skills I have learned from this course and exam gave me a great foundation on blue team and prepared me well for my job interview. Whether you are on your journey to become a blue teamer or already work in the industry for a while, BTL1 is the way to go!

The practical training and courses offered by Security Blue Team require our analysts to not only learn the concepts through classic reading and reference material, but also apply them in a challenging capstone project which emulates a real network security compromise. This methodology helps Fortra ensure that our analysts have a consistent education with sufficient hands-on training to competently approach many of the complicated scenarios which they are likely to encounter, whilst providing profound expertise to our customers during security incidents.

Security BTL1 is the most relevant, fun and practical security training our team has done in years. It's hands-on and relates directly to the work we do each day. BTL1 builds on our analysts' existing skills, while broadening their skillset through exposure to digital forensics and an alternative SIEM. I see it as an ideal starting point for new analysts, and a good base certification for all members of the SOC, with a clear path for further professional development and recognition through BTL2.

A while back, we transitioned to BTL on a broad scale, moving away from a somewhat outdated education system that we had been using for years. Our analysts are overall very happy with the change. The elements of the test and practical labs are a breath of fresh air, and definitely more stimulating than our previous solution. BTL is clearly built on actual SOC experience and helps our new employees onboard quicker as it introduces scenarios that are closer to the real thing. Highly recommend!

As a Security Operations leader, choosing Security Blue Team and the BTL1 certification for my team offered not just theoretical knowledge but hands-on skills directly applicable to our daily challenges. It has also upskilled non-SOC professionals on Security Operations, increasing and deepening organisational cyber security awareness. We've received nothing but positive feedback around SBT's training and testing methods. I highly recommend their training to both Managed Service providers and organisations who are aiming to bolster their cyber security defenses.

BTL1 is hands-on and relates directly to our daily work.

This outstanding course and the challenging exams truly put my skills to the test. For those of you seeking opportunities in the security field, I wholeheartedly recommend considering the Security Blue Team courses

A great hands-on certification that covers many tools and practical approaches to SOC processes. The threat hunting exam was definitely the highlight of this certification. Definitely appreciate the detailed exam feedback as well.

Would definitely recommend this course to any mid-senior DFIR analyst.

Highly recommend this certification for those looking to enhance their skills in managing Security Operation Centers and develop a strong management skillset.

I found the content to be a perfect blend of hands-on practice and impactful topics such as risk management and gauging SOC maturity through valuable metrics. The CSOM certification is foundational for those wanting to gain an insight and/or pivot into the managerial side of Security Operations as the content is relevant and straight to the point. From doing the course, I feel more confident and better equipped when having conversations with management about project proposals as I can showcase how it can work from the Security Operations and business side of an organization.

If you’re in a senior position within a SOC team and want insights into managing such a team, this course provides valuable considerations for effectively running a SOC