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Beginner Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cyber Threat Intelligence Foundations: From Evidence to Decision

Learning focus Explain how cyber threat intelligence differs from raw data, information, security reporting, and unsupported opinion.

Best for Learners ready to develop a structured cyber threat intelligence method.

6 modules 12 lessons 3 hr 10 min estimated reading English
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Beginner Human Risk and Security Behavior

Human Risk Under Pressure: Decisions That Protect You and Your Team

Learning focus Recognize at least three common psychological triggers that attackers use to create urgency, trust, or fear in messages, and identify when those triggers are being used on you.

Best for Individuals and teams handling requests, uncertainty and pressure in everyday work.

3 modules 9 lessons 23 min estimated reading English
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Beginner Networking Fundamentals

The OSI Model for Beginners: Networking Fundamentals Explained

Learning focus By the end of this course, learners will be able to describe the seven layers of the OSI model in order, explain the function of each layer with examples of protocols and devices, and trace how data is encapsulated and decapsulated as it moves through the stack.

Best for Beginners building the networking foundation needed for security learning.

5 modules 10 lessons 1 hr 3 min estimated reading English
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All levels Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview Complete Course: Data Security, Governance, Compliance, and AI

Learning focus Explain how Purview data governance, data security, compliance, Microsoft 365, identity, permissions, endpoints, and AI controls form one bounded architecture.

Best for Microsoft 365 administrators, security and compliance practitioners, data stewards and technical leaders.

10 modules 22 lessons 1 hr 7 min estimated reading English
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All levels Detection Engineering

Detection Engineering: From Telemetry to Tuned Detections

Learning focus By the end of this course, learners will be able to design, build, test, tune, and operate threat detections using modern telemetry sources, detection logic, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and adversary emulation.

Best for Security learners and practitioners seeking an overview of the detection lifecycle.

5 modules 9 lessons 54 min estimated reading English
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