One protocol, several assistant vendors, and the security reasoning that stays true across all of them. This course separates a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server from a vendor's own connector or plugin, treats the exposed tool list as the security boundary, splits tools that read from tools that act, works through credential and token handling for an assistant that holds access on your behalf, and builds the audit trail that lets you prove what an assistant actually did. It closes on prompt injection arriving through tool results rather than user messages, what to do when a vendor changes its client, and who approves adding a tool.
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.
