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Washington, DC - December 9 - 16, 2006
Global Information Assurance Certification

This course opened my eyes and gave new perspectives of web app penetration testing.
-Ji Lee, Seamless Web


Special Offer: Register for CDI East 2006 and receive 10% discount on Secure Storage & Encryption Summit. Send your CDIEAST2006 invoice number to tuition@sans.org and request your discount.

Hotel & Travel Information

Conference Location

SANS Cyber Defense Initiative East 2006 will be located at the Hilton Washington & Towers in Washington, DC.

The Hilton Washington enjoys a magnificent garden setting that overlooks the capital city's impressive skyline. Conveniently located on fashionable upper Connecticut Avenue and only a quarter of a mile from the Dupont Circle Metro station, the hotel sits just minutes from Georgetown, Adams-Morgan, Embassy Row, the Washington business district, and all local points of interest.

Hotel Information

Hilton Washington & Towers
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC  20009
Phone: 202-483-3000
Website: www.Hilton.com

A special discount rate of $187 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high speed internet in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate has been extended through December 8, 2006. To make online reservations, go to: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/dcawhhh_san/index.jhtml

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate. High speed internet access is complimentary in all guest rooms only for attendees who have registered under the SANS Institute group rate.

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

Guest Room Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • 27 Inch Television
  • Accessible
  • Shower for Wheelchair
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Radio
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Bolster Pillow
  • Clock Radio
  • Coffee Maker
  • Complimentary HBO(R)
  • Hairdryer
  • Hand Held Shower
  • Hilton Serenity Bed Program
  • Hilton Serenity CollectionTM
  • In-Room Movie Channel
  • Mini Bar
  • Newspaper M-F (USA Today)
  • Non-Smoking
  • On-Demand Movies
  • On-Demand Video Games
  • Signature Bedding
  • Signature Pillows
  • Sofa Bed
  • Thermostat (adjustable)
  • Three Jet Body Shower
  • TV-Cable, Premium HBO,CNN,ESPN, Standard Network
  • Work Desk with Adjustable Lamp
  • Internet access in guest room
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • PrinterOn Remote Printing
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Valet / Self Laundry Available
Hotel Services
  • Automated Teller (ATM)
  • Baggage Storage
  • Concierge Desk
  • Elevators
  • Foreign Currency Exchange
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry/Valet Service
  • Local Area Transportation
  • Lounge
  • Luggage Hold
  • Multi-Lingual Staff
  • News Stand
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shoe Shine Stand
  • Tour Desk
Hotel Dining/Lounges
The Capital Cafe (casual)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Capital Cafe is best known for overwhelming Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Buffets and an array of homemade soups. In addition to daily buffets, The Capital Cafe offers guests a full a la carte menu throughout the day including a selection of "Hilton Eat Right" choices. The menu features exceptional entrees, large open-face sandwiches, fresh bountiful salads and dessert selections that will have your mouth watering.
The 1919 Grill (casual)
- Dinner
The 1919 Grill is the premier dining option in the Hilton Washington; if not the entire city. We feature Hand Cut Certified Angus Beef and Fresh Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes - likely the best in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. The 1919 Grill also offers a unique selection of specialty wines by the bottle or glass.
The Concourse Deli (casual)
- Breakfast, Lunch
Visit the Concourse Deli for Breakfast or Lunch. For Breakfast, the Concourse Deli offers a great selection of Fresh Pastries, Coffee, Natural Juices, and an American Breakfast. Lunchtime brings freshly made Deli Sandwiches, a Salad Bar, Cookies and Edy's Ice Cream. Our full line of beverages includes Starbuck's Brand of Coffees, Lattes, Cappuccinos & Espressos.
McClellans (casual)
-Lunch, Dinner
McClellan's Sports Bar is the perfect place to watch the game and unwind after a long day of travel and meetings. We offer a wide selection of draft and bottle beers and a knowledgeable bar staff that will prepare your favorite cocktails. McClellan's lunch and dinner menus boast generous portions and low prices that create a value for every guest.
Capital Court (casual)
The Capital Court is the Hilton Washington's Feature Lobby Lounge; showcasing extensive selections of cocktails, beers, and wine varieties. It is the ideal location to relax and have a drink between meetings. The Capital Court allows patrons the opportunity to relax in comfortable armchairs or on plush couches while they enjoy the ambiance that a lobby lounge provides. Come Relax in the Capital Court.
The Gazebo (casual)
- Lunch, Dinner
The Gazebo offers seasonal dining. During the warmer months, enjoy a snack or your favorite beverage by our poolside restaurant and bar.
Area Dining/Lounges
Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Cyber Defense Initiative East 2006. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
www.avis.com

Directions to Hotel
Nearest Metro Station (Dupont Circle):
The Dupont Circle Metro Station is located on the Red Line and is closest to the hotel. Exit at the north end of the Station to Q Street and walk four blocks north on Connecticut Avenue to the hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue.
From National Airport:
Follow signs to I-395 and 14th St. Bridge. While on 395 North move to the left lane when you will see the sign for Route One. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Take 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane take 14th St. to R St. NW. You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St. Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Ave. NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right.
Parking: Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave. First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.
From Dulles Airport:
Take Dulles toll road to Rt. 66 East. Take Rt. 66 to Constitution Ave. Constitution Ave. to 18th St. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right corner Connecticut Ave and T St.
From Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
Leave terminal and follow signs to Rt. I 95 South. Take I 95 South to 495 West 495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Ave. South. After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left. Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane. At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left. Parking entrance will be first driveway on left (T St.).
From Baltimore / Eastern Pennsylvania / New York - North
Take Rt. I 95 south to 495 West. Take 495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Ave. South. After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left. Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane. At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left. Parking entrance will be first driveway on left (T St.).
From Baltimore Washington Parkway
Take Baltimore Washington Parkway to New York Ave. Stay on New York Ave. for approximately six miles then veer right on to Massachusetts Ave. Take Massachusetts Ave. to DuPont Circle stay in the outer right-hand lane. Go a third of the way around the circle and make a right on to Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right. Parking - Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave. First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.
From Columbia, MD/Rt. I 29 South
Take Rt. I 29 South (Coleville Rd.) to 16th St. NW. Take 16th St. to Florida Ave. Make a right on Florida Ave. Follow Florida Ave. to T St. NW. Make a right on T St. Entrance to hotel and parking will be half a block up on right.
From Richmond/Williamsburg - South
Take I 95 North to 395 North. Stay on 395 North and when you see the sign for Route One move to the left lane. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Follow 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane. Take 14th St. to R St NW. You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St. Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Ave. NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right. Parking - Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave. First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.
From Rt. 66/McLean/Charlottesville - West
Take I 66 to Constitution Ave. Constitution Ave. to 17th St. Make a left on 17th St. 17th St. becomes Connecticut Ave. at K St. continue straight on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. After underpass the hotel will be three blocks up on right, 1919 Connecticut Ave. on the corner of Connecticut and T St. For parking make a right on T St. Entrance to parking first driveway on left. Rush hour: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Constitution Ave. to 18th South. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right. Corner of Connecticut Ave. and T St.
From Annapolis/Ocean City - East
Take Rt. 50 west to New York Ave. Stay on New York Ave. for approximately six miles then veer right on to Massachusetts Ave. Take Massachusetts Ave. to DuPont Circle stay in the outer right-hand lane. Go a third of the way around the circle and make a right on to Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right. Parking - Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave. First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.
Additional Driving Directions
Please see Google Maps for personalized driving directions.
Local Weather

December temperatures in Washington, DC range from an average high of 48°F to an average low of 28°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Cyber Defense Initiative East 2006.