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The Modern Threat Landscape

This course will teach you how to understand modern cyber threats, assess evolving risks, and apply foundational security principles across GRC, Operations, and Architecture in an AI-driven threat landscape.

Beginner
58m

Created by Phil Chapman

Last Updated Oct 29, 2026

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The Modern Threat Landscape

This course will teach you how to understand modern cyber threats, assess evolving risks, and apply foundational security principles across GRC, Operations, and Architecture in an AI-driven threat landscape.

Beginner
58m

Created by Phil Chapman

Last Updated Oct 29, 2026

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What you'll learn

Organizations face an increasingly complex threat environment, where AI-enabled adversaries, automation, and expanding attack surfaces challenge traditional security approaches. In this course, The Modern Threat Landscape, you’ll gain the ability to understand and respond to modern cybersecurity risks. First, you’ll explore foundational security principles, the threat landscape, and attack surfaces. Next, you’ll discover how modern adversaries, generative AI, and automation are transforming offensive capabilities. Finally, you’ll learn how GRC, Security Operations, and Architecture work together to support a proactive and adaptable security function. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of modern information security needed to assess evolving threats and contribute effectively to organizational security.

The Modern Threat Landscape
Beginner
58m
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Phil Chapman - Pluralsight course - The Modern Threat Landscape
Phil Chapman
19 courses 4.5 author rating 92 ratings

Phil Chapman is a senior instructor. He is responsible for the delivery of a range of courses including official Microsoft, CompTIA, EC Council and BCS official certifications. He is also the subject matter expert and project lead for the bespoke Law Enforcement Cyber Security training packages which are delivered to UK Law Enforcement agencies and forces.

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