A practical decision guide across the whole platform: SCA, SAST, DAST, IAST, OAST, API Security, secrets and malware scanning, IaC, CSPM, KSPM, DSPM, runtime protection, AI-SPM, Package Firewall and Red Team. You will learn what each one actually answers, what it honestly cannot tell you, and why running several together on the same asset is deliberate defense in depth rather than wasted spend. The course closes with two decision tables and a sensible rollout order for a team starting from nothing.
Nothing. Every course, exam, and certificate on the catalog is free — including retakes. All you need is a free Safeguard account.
None. The flagship course, Safeguard Certified Practitioner, is a beginner-level course — basic familiarity with how software is built helps, but every exam question is answerable from the lessons themselves.
You can retake it after a 24-hour cooldown, as many times as you need. Retakes are free, and each attempt draws a fresh random set of questions.
The Safeguard Certified Practitioner credential is valid for 24 months from issue. The expiry date is printed on the certificate and shown live on its public verification page. Renewing means passing the current exam again.
