General Information

Important Time Information:

SANS Cyber Defense Initiative East 2006 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the conference 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 AM - 5:00 PM.
• SEC 401: Bootcamp Sessions will be from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on course days 1-5.
• MGT 414: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM on course days 2-6 and from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on course days 1-5.

On-Site Check-In

The SANS registration desk will be Convention Office 1 of the Hilton Washington & Towers in Washington, DC. Each attendee must pick up a badge and registration packet before going to class. A photo ID is required. Only attendees with badges will be admitted to the classroom. The SANS registration desk will be open to distribute registration and course materials during the following hours:

SANS On-Site Registration Desk Hours

• Saturday, December 9th - Monday, December 11th: 7:00am - 8:00pm
• Tuesday, December 12th: 7:00am - 5:30pm
• Wednesday, December 13th - Friday, December 15th: 8:00am - 5:30pm
• Saturday, December 16th: 8:00am - 1:30pm

Daily Break:

Daily break at SANS conferences are as follows.
(Subject to change - be sure to check the conference announcements for the most up-to-date information.)

• Morning Break 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.~ (Morning Snack - provided)
• Lunch 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.~ (On Your Own)
• Afternoon Break 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.~ (Drinks & Snack - provided)

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks:

Smithsonian Museums (3 MI) National Zoo (0.5 MI) Georgetown (1 MI) National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument (3 MI) Kennedy Center (2 MI) Washington Monument(3 MI) White House(2 MI) The Capitol Building (3 MI) Adams Morgan Neighborhood (1 BLK) Embassy Row (5 BLK) Arlington National Cemetery (7 MI) Metro Station(bus/rail) (4 BLK) Union Station (2 MI) Pentagon (8 MI)

National Theatre (3 MI) MCI Center (1 MI) Rock Creek Park (1 MI) Holocaust Museum (1 MI) Vietnam Veterans Memorial (2 MI) National Gardens (0.5 MI) Mount Vernon (13 MI) Comedy Club - DC Improv (1 MI) Live Blues (1 MI) Live Jazz (1 MI) Movie Theater (2 MI) Kennedy Center (2 MI) Dance Club (1 BLK) Bars (1 BLK)

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.si.edu/
http://www.washington.org

http://www.fodors.com

http://www.washingtonpost.com

http://www.wmata.com

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#.

The SANS Store:

Make time at the conference to stop by the SANS Store! This is where you pick up your books for class when you register, and where you find other great items for sale throughout the week. The SANS Store will sell leftover course books at great discounts plus a wide variety of other items. Several of our instructors are authors who have books for sale in the SANS Store and would be more than happy to autograph your copy. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, TCP/IP header t-shirts, polo shirts and hats are some of the great clothing items you'll discover. Step-by-Step Guides will be sold at a price that cannot be matched anywhere else! High quality wireless cards and antennas will be available at a competitive price.

Sale prices on conference merchandise are valid only while supplies last. Items that you purchase at the conference must be picked up onsite.

Be sure to check our SANS Store online catalog before you come for merchandise that will make the conference a special SANS experience. Wear a TCP/IP header shirt and see how many people ask you why it is upside down! Bring a SANS umbrella to keep you dry on rainy days. And for students that sign up for GIAC certification, the SANS Store is where you can purchase practice tests to help you succeed in becoming GIAC certified. Go to SANS Store >>