Current SANS CyberTalent Academies
Below are the SANS CyberTalent Academies that are currently taking applications or have ongoing enrollment. Click "Learn More" for qualification and application details.
Applications for the Women's Academy are now closed and are being reviewed. Interviews and admission selections will be complete by May 5, 2017.
Available Academies
D.C. Metro Academy Fall 2017
- Location: Washington, DC
- Admissions: All interested applicants meeting the requirements
to apply must request the CTE test before Tuesday, August 15th. Please email immersionacademy@sans.org to apply. Eligible to transitioning veterans and their spouses not currently working in cybersecurity.See the admissions qualifications below
Assess Your Qualifications and Required Credentials for Admissions.
- Transitioning service members not more than six months away from separation.
- Veteran less than five years out of the service. Veterans cannot be working in the information security field.
- Active duty spouses not working in the information security field or with prior work experience from the information security field.
All applicants must also meet the following requirements:
Degrees/experience requirements:
- Hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 1 year of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit, or
- Hold an associate's degree and have at least 3 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Those without a college degree must hold at least 3-5 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Class Begins: September 18, 2017
- Graduation: January 2018
Curriculum
- SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- Third Elective chosen from:
San Diego Academy 2017
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Admissions: All interested applicants meeting the requirements to apply must request the CTE test before Friday, July 14. Please email immersionacademy@sans.org to apply. Eligible to transitioning veterans and their spouses not currently working in cybersecurity.
Assess Your Qualifications and Required Credentials for Admissions.
- Transitioning service members not more than six months away from separation.
- Veteran who have not been out of the service for more than five years. Veterans cannot be working in the information security field.
All applicants must also meet the following requirements:
Degrees/experience requirements:
- Hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 1 year of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit, or
- Hold an associate's degree and have at least 3 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Those without a college degree must hold at least 3-5 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Class Begins: August 21, 2017
- Graduation: December 2017
Curriculum
- SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- Third Elective chosen from:
San Antonio VetSuccess Academy 2017
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Admissions: All interested applicants meeting the requirements to apply must request the CTE test before Friday, June 30. Please email immersionacademy@sans.org to apply. Eligible to transitioning veterans and their spouses. Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
Assess Your Qualifications and Required Credentials for Admissions.
- Transitioning service members not more than six months away from separation.
- Veteran who have not been out of the service for more than five years. Veterans cannot be working in the information security field.
All applicants must also meet the following requirements:
Degrees/experience requirements:
- Hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 1 year of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit, or
- Hold an associate's degree and have at least 3 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Those without a college degree must hold at least 3-5 years of work experience in information technology, information security, or audit.
- Class Begins: August 6, 2017
- Graduation: December 2017
Curriculum
- SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- Third Elective chosen from:
