Blue Team - Tayven | Cyber Security

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The Blue Team Series is my breakdown of what it actually feels like to work on the defensive side of cyber security.
Not the Hollywood version. Not the textbook version. The real version — the tools, the triage, the alerts, the decisions, the mindset, and the constant pressure to stay one step ahead.
This is the series I wish existed when I started.

How to Think About the CIA Triad During Real Security Work
by Tayven
August 16, 2026
Most people learn the CIA Triad as a textbook definition: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability. Three pillars. Three bullet points. Three exam terms. But the triad isn’t just something you memorise, it’s something you use. It’s a mental model you carry with you while you investigate alerts, respond to incidents, assess risks, and explain security issues to… Read more: How to Think About the CIA Triad During Real Security Work
10 Real Blue Team Triage Tools: The Simple Tools That Actually Get Used
by Tayven
May 16, 2026
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