BTL1 — Blue Team Level 1
One of the best entry-level blue team certifications on the market and frequently recommended as a starting point for aspiring SOC analysts and DFIR practitioners. The 24-hour practical exam covers phishing analysis, digital forensics, SIEM investigation, log analysis, and network analysis — a genuinely comprehensive defensive skillset for a beginner cert. Not DoD 8140 approved but widely respected in the community, particularly in the UK and Europe. At $500 with a highly practical exam format, it punches above its weight compared to theory-heavy alternatives. Probably the best value entry-level blue team cert available right now.
| Issuer | Security Blue Team |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Digital Forensics & Incident Response |
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| Practical weight | 70% |
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| Cost (USD) | 500 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| Skills | log_analysis, phishing_analysis, digital_forensics_basics, siem_investigation, network_analysis, incident_triage, threat_intelligence_basics |
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