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Users consistently praise the hands-on experience and practical labs offered by Security Blue Team, which effectively prepare them for real-world cybersecurity challenges. The structured content and engaging learning environment help users build confidence and skills relevant to SOC roles. However, some users note that access to course materials is limited after certification, which could hinder ongoing learning.
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ovidiu c.
Security Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Hands-On, Well-Structured BTL1 Training That Builds Real SOC Confidence"
5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

What I like best about Security Blue Team is the practical, hands-on approach. The BTL1 course does not stay only at the theory level; it gives you real investigation scenarios where you work with logs, PCAP files, threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, incident response steps, and tools such as Wireshark, DeepBlueCLI, MISP, and TheHive.

I also appreciated that the training is structured in a way that builds confidence gradually. Each module connects well with the next one, and the labs help you understand how blue team work is actually performed in a real SOC or security operations environment. It is a very useful course for anyone who wants to move from theory to practical cybersecurity analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

There is nothing specific that I disliked about Security Blue Team. Overall, my experience with BTL1 was excellent. The course was well structured, practical, and relevant, and the labs were very useful for understanding real-world blue team activities.

I will definitely go further on BTL2. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the BTL1 course well-structured and relevant with scenarios that are based on real SOC operations. We look forward to supporting your continued learning in BTL2.

Nathan L.
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Nathan L.
SOC Services Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Structured Learning Pathway with an Intuitive Management Portal and Strong Support"
4/5
What do you like best about Centri?

ecurity Blue Team provides a consistent and structured learning pathway for both new and experienced staff. Having all team members work through the same material helps establish a strong baseline of knowledge across the team, which is highly valuable.

The management portal is intuitive and easy to use – assigning users to certifications and tracking their progress is straightforward and efficient. From a pricing perspective, Blue Team Level 1 offers good value for money and feels appropriately aligned with the content provided. The more advanced courses are higher in cost, which can make them harder to justify at scale, but they are useful for targeted development of specific team members.

Onboarding and ongoing support are strong. Account managers are responsive, and the overall process (including purchasing and administration) is simple. The platform itself is reliable, with very few performance issues reported by our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

Security Blue Team is strongest at the entry-level certification tier; however, the mid- to high-level offerings are less compelling. At that level, we often find instructor-led training provides greater value due to the level of interaction and depth it enables. Similarly, high-quality on-demand courses can be more effective at that price point.

The platform is also heavily certification-focused, with less emphasis on continuous professional development compared to other training providers. Expanding into more ongoing development content and learning pathways would be a valuable improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for sharing your feedback about Security Blue Team. We're glad to hear that you find our learning pathway structured and intuitive, and that our support has been strong. We appreciate your insights on the mid- to high-level offerings and the emphasis on continuous professional development and will take this into consideration as we continue to develop learning pathways.

Alessandro P.
AP
Alessandro P.
Specialist cybersecurity
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Well-Structured, Lab-Focused Course with Solid Content"
5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

The exam and the course are structured well, with plenty of labs and solid content. Unfortunately, the material provided on its own isn’t enough to feel fully prepared for the exam. A simulation of the real exam as the final lab would have been interesting and very helpful. Compared to the BTL1, this course has the same quality—maybe even higher because of the lab-focused approach—but it’s also about 10 times harder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

Nothing really comes to mind. Even the price feels fair, since it gives you a second retake for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

We're glad to hear that you found our course well-structured and lab-focused. We appreciate your feedback about the exam preparation. We appreciate you taking the time to write this review and that we've been able to support you on your cybersecurity career.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Practical, Real-World SOC Training That Builds Strong Operational Skills"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

What I find most helpful about Security Blue Team, especially through the CSOM course, is the practical and operational focus on real-world security operations and monitoring activities. The course helps build a strong understanding of how SOC environments function and how analysts investigate, detect, and respond to security events in practice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

One downside of Security Blue Team, particularly in the CSOM course, is the limited amount of video-based content. While the written materials are detailed and informative, relying heavily on text can sometimes make the learning process slower and less engaging.

Some topics would be easier to understand through more video demonstrations, walkthroughs, and instructor-led explanations, especially for practical SOC activities, investigations, and SIEM workflows. Reading large amounts of text for technical subjects is not always the most effective learning method for every student and can require significantly more time to absorb and retain information.

Adding more video lessons, practical demonstrations, and visual explanations would improve the overall learning experience and make complex concepts easier to understand and follow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

We're glad to hear that you found CSOM hands-on and operationally focused and really helpful in building building strong SOC leadership skills that reflect reality and the way SOCs operation. We also appreciate your feedback about having more video content to support understanding more complex subjects.

Gin L.
GL
Gin L.
Education Officer
"Engaging Learning but Limited Cybersecurity Scope"
4/5
What do you like best about Centri?

I find Security Blue Team helpful for gaining practical experience with tools like Splunk and Autopsy, and for learning digital forensic concepts. The course offers a systematic way to learn about the blue team concept. The exam itself is interesting because it feels like a reward scenario, where you're given scenarios and need to conduct investigations, making the process of solving problems engaging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

I feel like I still don't have the full picture of cyber defense security with Security Blue Team. Many related jobs require other skills not included in Blue Team Level One. This course seems more suited for those interested in digital forensics and SOC analysis, rather than for someone like me who wants to become a security engineer. It doesn't cover everything I should know to be a security engineer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for sharing your feedback on Security Blue Team. It's great you found the course engaging and valuable for gaining practical experience with tools like Splunk and Autopsy. We appreciate your insights on the scope of cybersecurity covered in BTL1, which does have a more junior Blue Team focus rather than broader security engineering. Some of our other certifications cover this in more depth.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Cybersecurity Training with an Accessible Technical Level"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

I enjoyed the technical level when teaching about cyber security; it kept things at a fair level that anyone could start with. Overall, it was easy to use and straightforward to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

Overall, I didn’t have any major dislikes, other than the technical labs not accounting for different keyboard layouts. I really wish there were a way to set the keyboard language before starting the labs. In my case, I use Nordic ISO, which kind of clashes with ANSI and made things awkward overall. On the support side, I think I created one issue but never heard back. That said, the form to reach out to you had issues too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for your positive feedback about the technical level of our cybersecurity training and the ease of navigation and for your feedback about your keyboard issues, we'll ensure this is forwarded to our content and training teams for them to review.

Ahmed A.
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Ahmed A.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Empowers Skill Development with Real-World Experience"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

I really like that the content of Security Blue Team is very well written and helpful in real-world scenarios. It feels like they put a lot of effort into it, making me believe that the course is designed to genuinely help people improve and develop their skills. The initial setup was easy, which was a plus for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

The only thing is that some tasks are taken down. Like there was a task, and we had to go to a link to solve it, but that link was taken down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for sharing how Security Blue Team is benefiting you. We aim to provide learning that also reflects real-world experience, and it's great to hear that you have found the content well written and helpful. We will take a look at the links to discover what may have happened.

KL
Krystian L.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Immersive Labs Enhance Cybersecurity Skills"
4/5
What do you like best about Centri?

I really liked the labs part in Security Blue Team where I could use the information and wisdom from the topics in practice. It felt like I was working on real problems, and it was a good experience. The initial setup of Security Blue Team was great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

For me personally, it was a lot of reading, which was sometimes tiring. I don't really know, maybe using more activity from the learner to work with some puzzles or quizzes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the hands-on labs and that gave you experience of what works in an operational environment, giving you improved security skills you can apply in your role.

tanish s.
TS
tanish s.
Security Researcher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Defensive Security based best learning and practicing platform"
5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

It focuses mainly on the defensive security side and SOC work, which I think is absolutely fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

There’s mostly written content to read, with very little video content. Video content would make things much easier for consumers, since it can be more concise and easier to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

Thank you for taking the time to review Security Blue Team and for your positive feedback on our realistic lab scenarios and that they have felt realistic and close to real-world scenarios.

Rosario C.
RC
Rosario C.
"Perfect Tool to Practice and Learn Cybersecurity"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Centri?

Security Blue Team has been an excellent tool for refreshing theoretical knowledge and, above all, for putting that knowledge into practice. It has helped me acquire new knowledge about digital forensics, OSINT, Dark Web, and threat hunting, which are often not as available in other courses. I love the opportunity to put knowledge into practice through challenge labs. Additionally, I appreciate the ease with which the initial setup is done thanks to the certifications recommended by other professionals. The challenge labs increase the value by allowing you to learn skills through practice with tools for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Centri?

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Response from Joanne Morley of Centri

It's great to hear that Security Blue Team is helping you acquire new knowledge and skills in digital forensics, OSINT, Dark Web, and threat hunting. We're committed to providing practical and valuable resources for cybersecurity professionals.