Train Live with Industry Experts Across North America
Experience
For cyber professionals seeking an immersive and life-changing experience, LIVE events are the delivery method of choice. SANS events invite you to join the brightest minds in the industry to share, connect, learn, and grow.
Personalization
Hands-on learning with the opportunity to ask questions and receive instant feedback from world-renowned experts. Afterward, reinforce your skills with 4-months of access to daily course lecture archives.
Relationships
Form connections during networking opportunities, engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships with your cyber peers in the classroom and online.
Energy
The atmosphere of SANS live events is contagious. Teams leave with newfound motivation, a sense of community, and a deeper passion for the field - refreshed & renewed!
35 Years of Protecting Organizations from Cyber Threats
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Choose Your Training Experience
- In-Person = All AccessIn-Person = All Access* Immersive learning environment with expert instructors * Networking with other cyber professionals in real-time
- Live Online = Train From AnywhereLive Online = Train From Anywhere* Interactive learning from the comfort of home or anywhere else * Real-time access to instructor and classmates via Slack and Zoom
The Value of SANS Live Training
Featured Live Cyber Security Training Events
Our biggest cyber security events of the year! The most powerful gatherings of professionals in the industry.
Las Vegas, NV or Live Online - PT
September 4-9, 2024
45+ Courses
Join SANS in early September for industry-leading insight from world-class instructors in the bright lights of Las Vegas!
View Courses & Certifications Washington, DC or Live Online - ET
December 13-18, 2024
30+ Courses
Join fellow industry professionals in the cybersecurity hub, Washington, DC, and unlock the full potential of your career! SANS training is guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field.
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Featured Keynote Presentations
Featured Keynote Presentations
Each of our 120+ SANS Institute instructors and speakers is a cyber security expert and passionate teacher, dedicated to strengthening the cyber security community. Keep your skills on the pulse at our next keynote!
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Welcome Receptions
Welcome Receptions
Brace yourself for full SANS immersion upon day 1 of in-person training at the welcome reception. Meet and network with the global leaders in cybersecurity, grow your cybersecurity colleague community, and more!
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SANS @Night Talks
SANS @Night Talks
Workshops & presentations by our faculty and selected subject-matter experts help you broaden your knowledge, get the most for your training dollar, and hear from the voices that matter in cybersecurity.
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NetWars Tournaments
NetWars Tournaments
Immerse yourself in hands-on interactive learning exercises that can be used to demonstrate ongoing competency in information security. Learn more about SANS NetWars!
North America Live Cyber Security Training Events
Each SANS live cyber security event includes a variety of cyber security courses. In the table below, find the different course focus areas offered at our upcoming events.
Dates | Event Title | Training Format | Cyber Security and IT Essentials | Cloud Security | Cyber Defense | Digital Forensics and Incident Response | Industrial Control Systems | Cyber Security Leadership | Offensive Operations |
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Sept 4-9 | Network Security Las Vegas 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Sept 16-21 | Offensive Operations - Baltimore 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | |||||
Sept 23-28 | Managing Security Risk 2024 | Live Online (ET) | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Sept 30-Oct 5 | Big Easy - New Orleans 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Sept 30-Oct 2 | Stay Sharp: September 2024 | Live Online (CT) | x | x | x | x | |||
Oct 7-11 | Northern Virginia 2024: Special Edition | In-Person | x | x | |||||
Oct 14-19 | Dallas Fall 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Oct 21-26 | Rocky Mountain Fall 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Oct 28-Nov 2 | Orlando Fall 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Nov 6-9 | Stay Sharp: November 2024 | Live Online (CT) | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Nov 17-23 | DFIRCON Miami 2024: Special Edition | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | |||
Dec 2-7 | Seattle 2024 | In-Person & Live Online | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
The Early Bird Gets the Worm - New Discount Added!
You can now register early to save up to $750 off 4-6 day courses:
This time-sensitive special offer is available for qualifying 4-6 day Live Training courses with the following discounts:
- Receive $750 off your registration when you pay 180+ days prior to course start date.
- Receive $500 off your registration when you pay 90+ days prior to course start date.
- Receive $300 off your registration when you pay 33+ days prior to course start date.
For 4–6-day courses, use code EarlyBirdNA to receive the discount available at the time of purchase. See Live Training event pages for specific discount amounts and deadlines. The discount amount will be automatically calculated based on the date the order is PAID.
For short courses offered at SANS Stay Sharp events, receive $600 off your course with code ‘StaySharp600’.
SANS Summits
Elevate your knowledge, skills, and industry connections at an upcoming SANS Summit. Summits bring together cyber security practitioners and leading experts to share and discuss case studies, lessons learned, new tools, and innovative strategies to improve cyber security and overcome challenges in a particular focus area or industry.
Enhance your experience with a closely aligned Live Training course offered before or after most Summits.
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SANS Stay Sharp
Build specific skills you can apply the same week you take your training. SANS Stay Sharp offers bite-sized 1-3 day Live Training courses taught by real-world practitioners focused on teaching practical, must-have skills you can use immediately.
Whether you are new to the industry looking for a place to start or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp can help you achieve your goal.
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SANS Cyber Ranges
SANS Cyber Ranges offer a comprehensive suite of hands-on ranges with industry-leading interactive learning scenarios, including NetWars Tournaments and Continuous with cutting-edge cyber challenges within an integrated storyline.
Several Live Training events feature complimentary registration for NetWars Tournaments, allowing you to develop and practice real-world skills to be prepared to defend your environment.
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