Is it more effective to gain experience on a corporate blue team first or to train as a red team/pentester and pursue freelance security assessments and bug bounties immediately? If pursuing freelance pentesting, what channels or platforms do professionals use to find legitimate, submitted by /u/pizzamen64 [link] [comments]
BsidesNoVA (Oct 10 - 11 at GMU Mason Square, Arlington VA) is a community-run, volunteer-organized security conference . Sharing here because several of this year's talks and workshops are deeply technical and may be of interest to practitioners and researchers in the DMV area: 🔹 Detection / Blue-Team / DFIR ATT&CK-driven detection engineering with Sigma & KQL Network-forensics in hybrid environments Memory-forensics at scale on Linux/macOS Threat-intel-driven hunts & breach-simulation lab 🔹...
arXiv:2509.23571v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, blue team defenders increasingly require advanced tools to proactively detect and mitigate risks. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer promising capabilities for enhancing threat analysis. However, their effectiveness in real-world blue team threat-hunting scenarios remains insufficiently explored. This paper presents CyberTeam, a benchmark designed to guide LLMs in blue teaming...
Hey everyone 👋 I've pulled together a list of free cybersecurity training programs & certifications you can use to build your skills and strengthen your resume: Fortinet Fundamentals Fortinet Associate IBM QRadar Foundation OWASP Top 10 Hacksplaining CTI 101 (Cyber Threat Intelligence) Dark Web Fundamentals ISO 27001 ISMS (Skill Front) Qualys VM Foundation Security Blue Team - Junior Analyst Pathway ✅ All of these are completely free to access - great for both beginners and professionals...
arXiv:2509.18520v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) can compile weighted graphs on natural language data to enable automatic coherence-driven inference (CDI) relevant to red and blue team operations in cybersecurity. This represents an early application of automatic CDI that holds near- to medium-term promise for decision-making in cybersecurity and eventually also for autonomous blue team operations.
I just finished the eJPT and I'm considering switching to the Blue Team. The thing is, I don't really know where to start. Is switching to Blue Team a good idea? Also Which path currently has higher demand, Red or Blue? submitted by /u/Maroo919 [link] [comments]
Hey everyone, I have a BSc in Software Engineering and so far I've done Cisco CyberOps Associate and CompTIA Security+. I'm looking to move forward in the blue team/SOC analyst path. Right now I'm a bit confused about my next step. I've been considering these certs: eJPT (mainly because it's cheap, but I'm not sure if it's really necessary for my goals). Blue Team Level 1 SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) My main questions: Is doing eJPT really worth it for someone focused on blue...
Move strengthens Hack The Box's Enterprise, AI, and Blue Team Cybersecurity Upskilling Ecosystem Hack The Box (HTB), a global leader in gamified cybersecurity skills development, today announced that it has acquired LetsDefend, a pioneering blue team upskilling platform known for its hands-on SOC simulations and growing community members. The combination of Hack...
This past Sunday at Blue Team Con, I shared my latest research and released a new open-source framework called Inboxfuscation. The research looks at how attackers can abuse Microsoft 365 inbox rules using Unicode tricks like: • Null characters that make rules look "invalid" in Outlook but still run in the background • Zero-width and invisible characters that slip past keyword detections • Homoglyphs and directional overrides that make rules appear completely different in logs vs. UI The end...
We often find that DMARC reports are like small threat intel feeds- lots of noise, but patterns emerge about who's trying to spoof domains, when, and from where. For the blue teamers here: do you actually get useful signals from DMARC, or do you treat it as background noise? We'd love to include some community takes in an article we're drafting on "A Day in the Life of a DMARC Analyst. submitted by /u/power_dmarc [link] [comments]
If you were to point someone in the direction of the most hand's on blue team course you know of, what would it be? submitted by /u/ayowarya [link] [comments]
Security leaders are turning to red teaming to test defenses against real-world adversaries. From validating investments to sharpening blue team skills, discover why this strategy is becoming a must-have for organizations serious about cyber resilience.
I am thinking of buying subscriptions for hands on labs. Which platform will be the great? Please advice me with you experience. HTB sherlock, XINTRA, Cyberdefenders, Blue Team Labs, Let's Defend. submitted by /u/OrganicChemist1522 [link] [comments]
Hey folks, I'm currently working full-time as a Network Security Analyst and planning to take the Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) certification to pivot into a more threat analysis-focused role. I know BTL1 is very hands-on and includes a 24-hour practical exam, so I'm curious: How many hours per week did you dedicate to studying? How long did it take you to feel ready for the exam? Did you follow a structured plan or just go module by module? Any tips for balancing study time with a demanding day...
Hi All, I've been studying Cybersecurity for a while now. While I don't have any formal education in Cybersecurity I've done quite a few certifications so far: Google Cybersecurity Certificate, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, and AZ-900. I'm also following the certification path of WGU's masters program for Cybersecurity and Information Assurance to eventually enroll in the program. I also regularly do labs on tryhackme focusing on Blue team labs. With all...
I've been working on full-stack development (React, Node, Java, etc.), but I'm really interested in moving towards cybersecurity, especially SOC analyst roles, SIEM, EDR, blue team stuff. I wanted to ask: • How realistic is it to move from a dev background into cybersecurity? Do companies hire freshers/juniors into SOC analyst roles, or should I build up with certs/internships first? Does dev experience give me any advantage, or would I basically be starting from scratch? Any...
I am going into a big 4 IT audit role after a bachelors and a masters in CS, which I need to pay bills and food. The only issue is that I enjoy coding, scripting, and all other things technical, which of course is not present in IT Audit. I was initially thinking to transfer in for software engineering roles, but IT Audit doesn't really help for those so I was wondering if it is potentially more likely to secure a blue/red team role after a year or so. submitted by /u/MClabsbot2 [link]...
What are some of the most creative blue team or red team actions you've done or seen? Were they realistic to what you have seen real threat actors do? submitted by /u/PsychologicalDebt399 [link] [comments]