In this video, we review two prominent certifications for aspiring blue teamers are the Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA) and Blue Team Labs 1 (BTL1). While both are tailored toward defensive cybersecurity, they differ in scope, depth, and target audience. This video provides a detailed comparison to help you choose the best fit for your goals. **** Receive Cyber Security Field, Certifications Notes and Special Training Videos Writeup ****** Store Patreon Instagram Google Profile LinkedIn [1]: [2]: Instagram Twitter Facebook *** 0:00 Introduction to Hack The Box CDSA and BTL1 Comparison 0:08 Overview of Hack The Box CDSA Certification 0:36 Target Audience for Hack The Box CDSA 0:46 Course Content and Skills Covered in CDSA 1:04 Overview of Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) Certification 1:18 Skills and Topics Covered in BTL1 1:41 Comparing CDSA and BTL1 Certifications 1:55 Exam Structure for Hack The Box CDSA 2:34 Recommended Preparation for CDSA Exam 2:50 Exam Structure for Blue Team Level 1 3:09 Practical Incident Response Scenarios in BTL1 Exam 3:31 Tools to Master for BTL1, Including Wireshark 4:01 Recognition and Difficulty Comparison of CDSA vs BTL1 4:16 Career Opportunities with CDSA 4:30 Ideal Candidates for BTL1 4:43 Final Recommendations: Starting with BTL1, Advancing to CDSA 5:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts