MAD Purple Teaming
MITRE ATT&CK Defender — Purple Teaming
MAD20 track for Purple Teaming with ATT&CK methodology. 32 lectures, planning and execution walkthroughs. Covers coordination between red and blue teams using the ATT&CK framework. Badge upon completion (13 CPE hours).
› Quality score
Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.
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› Exam format
Course-based with badge: 32 lectures + walkthroughs. No separate exam. 13 CPE hours.
› Recertification
Annual AMF program required to maintain certification. Access to updated course content and exclusive webinars.
› NICE Framework work roles
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› Core domains covered
The 2 domains this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.
› Prerequisites
MAD ATT&CK Fundamentals (required). Recommended: red or blue team experience.
› Progression
requiredrecommendedWhere this cert fits in the typical learning path. Required edges are vendor-gated; recommended edges reflect de facto industry progression.
No vendor-gated prereqs.
No certs require this one.
No follow-on certs reference this one yet.
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