Summer 2025 Release: Smart Training for a Smarter Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity threats are evolving, fast. Your training should too.

With our Summer 2025 Release, CMD+CTRL is delivering one of our most forward-thinking content updates yet. From AI/ML security labs to automated learner engagement tools and foundational course redesigns, this release is designed to help development and security teams meet the moment with confidence, clarity, and capability.

Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats with AI/ML Security Training

AI is changing the game for attackers and defenders alike. To meet these new threats head-on, we’re offering 13 new hands-on skill labs, designed for teams that want practice, not just theory.

What’s new:

• 10 AI Security Labs - Defend against prompt injection, model poisoning, LLM misuse, and more through interactive scenarios that simulate real-world adversarial tactics.
• 3 Malware Response Labs - Build muscle memory for threat response with realistic hands-on detection and mitigation labs aligned to MITRE ATT&CK^® techniques.

These labs are based on real-world threat scenarios that red and blue teams will want to run. They go well beyond introductory lessons to challenge seasoned professionals with realistic interactive exercises to build practical defensive skills your teams can apply immediately.

New Course: Securing AI/ML Infrastructure

Got teams deploying LLMs or experimenting with pipelines? Worried they might not be securing inputs, outputs or test data?

Our new course, CYB 251 – Securing AI/ML Infrastructure, was built for DevSecOps, MLOps, and platform security teams. It covers:

• AI/ML architectural risk patterns
• Secure deployment and runtime monitoring
• Governance of AI toolchains and third-party models

We’ve also updated CYB 213 – Generative AI Privacy & Cybersecurity Risk to reflect the latest OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, with deeper insights into model leakage and prompt defense.

Drive Completion Rates with Smart Notification Enhancements

While great content is important, training success hinges on learner engagement. That’s why this release includes powerful new notification and nudging capabilities to drive learner momentum through automated follow-up, personalized outreach, and increased accountability.

Highlights include:

• Automated triggers – schedule emails based on enrollments, due dates or inactivity
• Custom templates – add your brand, tone, and context to make them your own
• Enhanced audit trails – for transparency and tracking
• Nudge Enhancements – personalized with learner names, journey details and due dates
• Progress-based messaging - motivate learners as they advance

Turnkey features ensure your programs stay responsive and proactive without ongoing manual effort.

Core Training, Reimagined

Secure development today doesn’t look like it did five years ago, and neither should your training. In addition to applying adventure-based design elements, we've updated seven core courses to reflect current tools, frameworks, and real-world security challenges.

Updated offerings include:

• Fundamentals of Application Security
• Secure Software Concepts
• Fundamentals of Database Security
• Fundamentals of Secure Cloud Development
• Fundamentals of Secure Architecture
• Fundamentals of Secure DevOps
• Fundamentals of Threat Modeling

These refreshed courses form the foundation of a security-first culture. Help security champions stay current with the latest concepts, or offer a refresher for new hires and development teams.

Learner Experience Upgrades

We’ve introduced subtle yet powerful enhancements to help learners navigate their training more effectively:

• Direct links between Journeys and Pathways
• Time estimates at-a-glance visibility into course, journey and pathway durations
• Optional content banners to distinguish extra-credit items

These user experience improvements reduce friction and support a smoother, more transparent learning journey.

Admin Tools That Work Harder

Beyond improving the learner experience we’ve added behind-the-scenes tools to give program admins more control, more insight, and more ways to scale.

New features include:

• Rich text in editors for compelling messaging
• Reusable notification templates
• Cleaner learner views for better data consistency
• Course and lab filters for easier discovery and assignment
• Estimated durations visible across courses and labs
• Enhanced media picker for visual consistency across journeys
• Granular reporting filters to distinguish required vs. optional learning

These enhancements let you communicate more clearly, plan more effectively, and show measurable program impact.

Why This Release Matters

This isn't just a routine update, it's a strategic upgrade. Our Summer 2025 Release helps you:

• Prepare teams for real-world AI and malware threats
• Automate learner engagement and reduce manual follow-up tasks
• Deliver modern, relevant training aligned with today’s SDLC and security frameworks
• Improve learner experience and engagement with enhanced design features
• Gain deeper insights with better reporting tools

Explore It All in Base Camp

The threat landscape never stands still. With CMD+CTRL, neither does your training. Stay ahead with smart, adaptable content designed for today—and tomorrow.

If you are already a CMD+CTRL client, talk to your Customer Success Manager to roll out new content, access enablement materials, or plan your next training campaign. New to CMD+CTRL? Request a demo today to see Base Camp in action.