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MITRE Engenuity · associate
MAD Fundamentals
MITRE ATT&CK Defender — ATT&CK Fundamentals

Introductory course to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Mandatory prerequisite for all advanced MAD20 tracks. 18 lectures, 1 hands-on lab, 1 range scenario. Covers fundamentals of ATT&CK: tactics, techniques, groups, software and mitigations. Badge upon completion (2 CPE hours).

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› Cost

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MAD Fundamentals$0
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› Exam mechanics

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MAD Fundamentals40–80 hrs
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)

Schema quality
MAD Fundamentals7.5
Practice evidence
MAD Fundamentals5.0
Maintenance
MAD Fundamentals8.0
Market recognition
MAD Fundamentals5.5
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MAD Fundamentals6.5

› Recognition & lifecycle

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MAD FundamentalsGlobal
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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› Domain coverage

A11Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting
MAD Fundamentals● core
A8Threat Intelligence
MAD Fundamentals● core

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