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Birmingham, AL - September 15 - 20, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

Intense, fast paced. Modern day Sherlock Holmes!
-Cody Drake, Allstate Ins. Co.

Event Location

Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Phone: 1-205-967-2700
Fax: 1-205-972-8603
Web site: http://www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com/

Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about rates and availability offered as there is no specific group code.

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.birminghamal.org/
travel.yahoo.com

Important Time Information

Community SANS Birmingham 2008 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the event hotel, or as close as possible. If you live in the general area, please consider sharing the drive with a friend or co-worker.

  • All full day courses will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Security 504: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on course days 1,2,4 & 5.
Daily Break

Daily breaks at SANS events are as follows:
(Subject to change - be sure to check the event announcements for the most up-to-date information.)

  • Continental Breakfast: 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ~ (provided)
  • Morning Break 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. ~ (Morning Snack - provided)
  • Lunch 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ~ (Light lunch provided Days 1, 2, 6)
  • Afternoon Break 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. ~ (Drink & Snack - provided)
Accommodation for Students With Disabilities:

SANS Institute is committed to assisting course participants subject to disabilities. SANS will provide the following at no additional cost to the employers of participants with disabilities: an additional seat in the classroom and an additional set of course materials for Auxiliary Aides and/or the course notes in computer-readable format, as requested by the participant's employer. The employer of the participant shall be responsible for all other costs of any necessary accommodation, including arranging and paying for Auxiliary Aides. The employer may call 1-301-654-SANS(7267) to request that SANS Institute make the arrangements for Auxiliary Aides and bill the costs to the employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to confirm with SANS all such arrangements at least four weeks before the course.

CISSP Members:

CISSP members may supply their CISSP ID# and SANS will submit a request to CISSP for the attendee to receive credit for CPEs earned. There is a blue box below the payment section on the registration form to enter your CISSP ID#.