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Navigate to the [Attack Simulation Training – Microsoft Defender](https://security.microsoft.com/attacksimulator?viewid=trainingcampaign) portal, locate and select the **Create New **action. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-06-5532-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-06-5532-PM.png)** 2. You will supply basic identification information such as the **Name** and **Description** for the simulation. Select **Next** to proceed. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-17-8897-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-17-8897-PM.png)** 3. You will be able to configure **Group Assignments** for the training, for this article, we will want to **Include only specific users and groups**. Locate and select the **Add users** action. A flyout will be generated where you will be able to select groups that will be in scope to receive the training. The selected users or groups should generate in the list below once they have been properly added. Select **Next** to proceed. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-42-9624-PM.png?width=670&height=356&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-28-42-9624-PM.png)** 4. When the **Add users** actionis selected in the previous step,a flyout will be generated where you will be able to supply the name of the desired **Users or Groups** in the provided search bar, make sure to select the **User or** **Group** from the list. If done correctly they will be generated in the **Selected Items** section, finalize the addition by clicking the **Add **button. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-05-3884-PM.png?width=670&height=356&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-05-3884-PM.png)** 5. You will be able to configure **Exclusion** for the training, if applicable. Select **Next** to continue. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-12-9718-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-12-9718-PM.png) 6. Select training module(s) to send to end users by selecting the **Add trainings** button, this will generate a flyout that will list all the preconfigured Microsoft Training Modules. The selected modules should generate in the list below once they have been properly added. Select **Next** when complete. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-45-2590-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-30-45-2590-PM.png) 7. When the **Add trainings** action is selected in the previous step, a flyout will be generated where you will be able to select the desired Microsoft Training Modules. You can either traverse the list to find desired modules or you can utilize the search bar to filter based on keywords. Once you have selected the checkboxes next to the desired modules, select **Add** to finalize the module selection. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-32-12-6161-PM.png?width=670&height=354&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-32-12-6161-PM.png) 8. Specify the frequency of notifications you want sent to end users regarding campaign training. Select **Next** when complete. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-34-50-1393-PM.png?width=670&height=356&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-34-50-1393-PM.png) 9. Determine a time frame for which you want to launch the training campaign, either immediately or scheduled. Select **Next** to proceed to revisions. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-39-5102-PM.png?width=670&height=354&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-39-5102-PM.png) 10. The review page will allow you to see all configured settings for the training, if you detect a discrepancy at this stage make note of the section and select **Back** to go to the previous sections to make the necessary alterations before finalization. If everything checks out, select **Submit** to publish the training. ![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-46-4863-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-46-4863-PM.png) 11. Upon successful creation the training campaign will be generated in the list. **![](https://knowledge.sittadel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-53-9965-PM.png?width=670&height=355&name=image-png-Nov-30-2024-04-36-53-9965-PM.png)** ### Need Assistance? Reach out to your Customer Success Manager to discuss how a Sittadel cybersecurity analyst can assist in managing these tasks for you. New to our services? 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