BTL1 is a hands-on cybersecurity certification that teaches practical skills through real investigations, operationally based labs, and a live practical exam.
BTL1 is designed for people who are serious about building practical cybersecurity skills, regardless of where they're starting from.
Learn the practical skills employers expect from security analysts and gain experience that goes beyond the classroom.
Build on your existing technical knowledge and develop the defensive security skills used in modern security operations.
Follow a structured learning path designed to help build real-world cybersecurity skills from the ground up.
No multiple-choice questions. The BTL1 exam is a 24-hour practical challenge where you'll investigate realistic security incidents in a live lab environment.
*Additional exam attempts purchasable if required
"BTL1 gave me the hands-on confidence I was missing. I went from IT helpdesk to SOC analyst within three months of passing."
"Every other cert I looked at was just theory. BTL1 put me in front of real tools, real log files, real incidents. That's what employers want."
"I'd been in finance for 10 years and wanted a complete career change. BTL1 was the clearest path — structured, practical, and respected."
Secure your BTL1 certification with full course access, two exam attempts, and a lifetime digital certificate.