Microlessons

Security training delivered where your team already works.

60-second lessons delivered directly in Slack and Microsoft Teams. No LMS login, no separate app, no disruption. Just security training that fits into the flow of work.

Acme Corp #security-training
Herd SecurityBOT10:30 AM
Your weekly security microlesson is here!
Phishing Quick Check
You receive an email from "IT Support" asking you to reset your password via a link. The sender address is support@1t-acme.com. What's the red flag?
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From Prompt To Slack In Seconds

Describe the lesson. Pick a channel. Herd delivers it directly in Slack or Microsoft Teams on your schedule.

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Describe your microlesson
#engineering
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Herd Security posted a microlesson
API Key Security
Should you store API keys in your source code repository?

Native to Slack and Microsoft Teams

Microlessons show up as native messages in the tools your team uses every day. No extra apps to install or manage.

Microsoft Teams

Adaptive cards in Teams channels and chats. Fully native experience with rich formatting, inline responses, and completion tracking built in.

Meet employees where they already are

Your team lives in Slack and Teams. Herd delivers training there, so employees never need to open another app, remember another login, or navigate an LMS.

  • No new apps or browser tabs to open
  • Lessons appear as native Slack and Teams messages
  • Respond with a single tap or click
  • Works on desktop and mobile
Herd Security posted in #general
Quick check: A vendor emails asking for your company's org chart. What do you do first?
Sarah M. answered correctly in 8 seconds
Herd Security 14 of 18 team members completed this lesson

60 seconds. One concept. Zero disruption.

Each microlesson covers a single security concept in under a minute. Short enough to complete between meetings, impactful enough to change behavior.

  • One question, one concept, one takeaway
  • Takes less time than reading an email
  • Spaced repetition reinforces learning over time
  • Covers more ground than a single annual training
Monday: What makes a strong password?
Wednesday: Spot the phishing email
Friday: When should you use the VPN?

AI picks the right time to send each lesson

Herd learns when employees are most likely to engage and schedules lessons for peak attention windows. No more burying training under a pile of morning messages.

  • Optimizes send time per team and timezone
  • Avoids meeting-heavy blocks and focus time
  • Adjustable frequency per team or department
  • Automatically spaces lessons for retention
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10:30 AM
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Wed
2:15 PM
Thu
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Fri
11:00 AM
Lesson scheduled
High engagement window

Stop forcing employees into an LMS

Traditional LMS Training

  • Separate app employees forget exists
  • 30-60 minute sessions nobody has time for
  • Completed once a year, immediately forgotten
  • Low engagement and completion rates
  • No integration with daily tools
  • Content feels disconnected from real work

Herd Microlessons

  • Delivered natively in Slack and Microsoft Teams
  • 60 seconds per lesson, completed in-line
  • Continuous learning throughout the year
  • 90%+ engagement rates
  • Built into the tools teams already use
  • Relevant scenarios from your actual policies

Microlessons for every moment

Drop security training into Slack and Teams for any topic, any team, any schedule.

Weekly Security Tips

A quick security tip every week in Slack or Teams. Keeps security top-of-mind without overloading anyone.

Phishing Quizzes

Interactive quizzes that test phishing detection skills with real-world examples delivered right in the team channel.

Policy Update Alerts

When a policy changes, send a microlesson to Slack or Teams that explains what changed and what employees need to do differently.

New Hire Security Drip

Automated Slack and Teams lesson sequence for new hires. One lesson per day for their first two weeks covering essential security topics.

Compliance Reminders

Periodic compliance refreshers in Slack and Teams tied to SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR requirements. Keep certifications audit-ready.

Threat Alert Briefings

When a new threat emerges, instantly push a microlesson to Slack and Teams explaining the threat and how your team should respond.

Deploy your first microlesson in minutes

Connect Slack or Microsoft Teams, describe a lesson, and send it. No credit card, no sales call required.

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