Pre-learning
Follow your chosen learning path on the Founderz platform at your own pace, through immersive episodes inspired by real-world security incidents.
Free & Online Course
Scenario-based cybersecurity learning
Train as if the breach has already happened
Scenario-based cybersecurity learningA Microsoft-designed learning experience for security professionals who need more than theory: realistic attack scenarios, expert-led sessions, and hands-on experience with the tools used to defend modern organizations.
And get an industry-recognised credential when you finish.
Step 1: Sign up for this free course and train with realistic attack scenarios, expert-led sessions, and hands-on tools.
Step 2: Register separately for the live CyberGenius event on 30 September — an exclusive session with Microsoft experts where you’ll put your skills to the test. Don’t skip this step!
How it works
Cyber Genius, a three-phase learning journey.
Each phase builds on the last, from self-paced discovery to live expert sessions and a hands-on challenge that earns you a verified badge.
Make sure you’re registered on Microsoft’s official event page.
Register here if you haven’t yet.
Live virtual session
Join a live session with Microsoft experts on September 30 to deepen your understanding, ask questions, and reinforce key concepts.
Hands-on challenge
Apply what you've learned. Complete the Microsoft Applied Skills assessment to earn your badge and certificate.
Inside the breach
Designed for security professionals and those new to Microsoft security tools. Follow a security incident from first alert to full resolution across 6 episodes. You'll experience prevention, investigation, detection, and response in action using Microsoft Defender XDR.
João Vitória, Microsoft
Security Solution Engineer
Tools coverage · Microsoft Defender XDR
Credential: Inside The Breach Challenge
Beyond Trust Boundaries
Built for experienced security professionals navigating AI data risks. Learn how Microsoft Purview helps prevent data leakage, reduce oversharing, and monitor risky AI activity across Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI agents, and third-party AI tools.
Pinar Sarmisak Catalkaya, Microsoft
Security Solution Engineer
Tools coverage · Copilot Security, DSPM
for AI, DLP, Information Protection, Insider
Risk Management
Credential: Beyond Trust Boundaries Challenge
Cyber Genius 1.0 — Master Credential
Complete both paths and earn the Cyber Genius master badge, the program's top recognition. It demonstrates end-to-end cybersecurity proficiency across attack and defence scenarios.
Master badge
Cyber Genius 1.0
Credentials
Badges you can earn and share
Issued through Credly / Pearson and Founderz, verified, shareable, and recognised in the industry.
Inside the Breach
Badge awarded after Learning Path 1 and Microsoft Applied Skills completion.
Recognised for identifying, investigating, and responding to real-world cyber threats across the environment.
Beyond trust Boundaries
Badge awarded after Learning Path 2 and Microsoft Applied Skills completion.
Recognised for securing AI-powered workplaces by governing Copilot access, protecting sensitive data, and investigating AI-driven exposure risk.
Cyber Genius 1.0
Master badge. Awarded on completion of both paths.
Awarded for mastering end-to-end security operations and applying advanced thinking across complex incident scenarios.
Your personal AI Mentor
Fellows
Imagine having a guide who understands your goals, pace, and challenges. Fellows provide AI-powered support tailored to your learning journey, ready to help you master your track and prepare for the Cyber Genius Event.
Ready to put your skills into action? Let’s go!
Heads up: choosing your track here does NOT register you for the live event. Make sure to also sign up for the CyberGenius live event on 30 September.
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