AI Security Fundamentals
AI Security Fundamentals is a self-paced online course delivered by Microsoft Learn. It is free, takes about 2.17 hours, and awards a Microsoft Learn trophy for the path and badges for each module (free).
FreeChecked on 7 October 2026
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.5 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree with a Microsoft account. Free trophy on completion. |
|---|---|
| Time | 2.17 hours (provider stated (2 hr 10 min)) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | Microsoft Learn trophy for the path and badges for each module (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-10-07 |
Topics:CybersecurityResponsible AI and privacy
Things to know
- Examples lean on Microsoft products
- Some technical terms; easier with basic IT knowledge
Summary
A three-module Microsoft Learn path on the security risks that come with AI systems and how to control them. It covers jailbreaking, prompt injection, model manipulation, data exfiltration and over-reliance, then the controls that reduce them and an introduction to red-team testing of AI.
Why it's listed
Builds Networks and cybersecurity, number 15 on the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2025 core skills list.
Also supports AI literacy.
From the course: Modules 'Fundamentals of AI security'; 'AI security controls'; 'Introduction to AI security testing'
See how the AI Adaptation Profile treats Networks and cybersecurityYou will be able to
- Name the main security threats to AI systems, including prompt injection and jailbreaking
- Apply controls such as content filtering, data security, grounding and monitoring
- Describe how AI systems are security tested through red teaming
Modules
- Fundamentals of AI security
- AI security controls
- Introduction to AI security testing
Who it suits
Developers, administrators and security staff, and any manager responsible for AI tools at work.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Microsoft
- Hosted on
- Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free with a Microsoft account. Free trophy on completion. Checked 7 October 2026 against the provider's own page.
Microsoft AI Security Fundamentals takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Yes. Microsoft awards a free Microsoft Learn trophy for the path and badges for each module for Microsoft AI Security Fundamentals.
Microsoft AI Security Fundamentals is best for developers, administrators and security staff, and any manager responsible for AI tools at work.
ApplyAI rates Microsoft AI Security Fundamentals 4.3 out of 5. Best for developers, administrators and security staff, and any manager responsible for AI tools at work. Watch for: Examples lean on Microsoft products.
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