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Upcoming Mentor Sessions

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Garden City, NY
Jan 7, 09 to
Mar 4, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Boston, MA
Jan 13, 09 to
Mar 17, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Frankfurt, GermanyJan 14, 09 to
Mar 18, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Denver, CO
Jan 15, 09 to
Mar 19, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Tampa, FL
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
South Riding, VA
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
St. Paul, MNJan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Germantown, MD
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Mawson Lakes, Australia
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Malibu, CA
Jan 27, 09 to
Mar 31, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
Stafford, VA
Jan 27, 09 to
Mar 31, 09
MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
Paris, France
Jan 29, 09 to
Apr 1, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Milan, ItalyFeb 2, 09 to
Feb 7, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Kalamazoo, MI
Feb 3, 09 to
Apr 7, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Lancaster, PA
Feb 3, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Lima, Peru
Feb 7, 09 to
Apr 11, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Dublin, OH
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Ottawa, ON
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Colorado Springs, COFeb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Huntsville, AL
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Augusta, GA
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Raleigh, NC
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Boise, ID
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
London, United KingdomFeb 19, 09 to
Apr 23, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Omaha, NE
Feb 19, 09 to
Apr 23, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Calgary, AB
Feb 23, 09 to
Apr 27, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 24, 09 to
Apr 28, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
San Diego, CA
Feb 26, 09 to
Apr 30, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
San Antonio, TXMar 2, 09 to
May 4, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Dallas, TX
Mar 3, 09 to
May 5, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Huntsville, ALMar 9, 09 to
May 11, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Davis, CAMar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Houston, TX
Mar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC508: System Forensics, Investigation and Response
Chicago, ILMar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
St. Louis, MOMar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
Englewood, CO
Mar 17, 09 to
May 19, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Toronto, ON
Mar 17, 09 to
May 19, 09
MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
East Rutherford, NJMar 18, 09 to
May 20, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Austin, TX
Mar 24, 09 to
May 26, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
Melbourne, AustraliaMar 24, 09 to
May 26, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Piscataway, NJ
Mar 26, 09 to
Apr 9, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Willoughby Hills, OH
Mar 28, 09 to
May 30, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Malvern, PAMar 31, 09 to
Jun 2, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
Miami, FLApr 1, 09 to
Jun 3, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
London, United KingdomApr 4, 09 to
Jun 27, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
New York, NY
Apr 7, 09 to
Jun 9, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Maple Grove, MNApr 8, 09 to
Jun 10, 09
SEC502: Firewalls, Perimeter Protection & VPNs
Ottawa, ON
Apr 9, 09 to
Jun 11, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Germantown, MD
Apr 13, 09 to
Jun 15, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Denver, CO
Apr 14, 09 to
Apr 16, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Kansas City, KS
Apr 14, 09 to
Jun 16, 09
SEC610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
Glen Allen, VA
Apr 14, 09 to
Jun 23, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Anchorage, AKApr 20, 09 to
Jun 22, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Ann Arbor, MIApr 21, 09 to
Jun 23, 09
MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
Boise, ID
Apr 21, 09 to
May 21, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Reno, NVApr 21, 09 to
Jun 23, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Murrysville, PA
Apr 28, 09 to
Jun 30, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Kansas City, KS
Apr 28, 09 to
Jun 30, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Dallas, TXApr 28, 09 to
Jun 30, 09
SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
Hammond, IN
May 4, 09 to
May 9, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
New York City, NYMay 7, 09 to
Jul 9, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
San Diego, CAJun 2, 09 to
Aug 4, 09
MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
San Francisco, CA
Jun 15, 09 to
Jun 25, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Lima, Peru
Jul 11, 09 to
Sep 12, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Manhattan Beach, CAAug 13, 09 to
Oct 15, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Lima, Peru
Oct 17, 09 to
Dec 19, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials


Upcoming Mentor Sessions By Course

SECURITY 617 :: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
LMP Mentor Session - Security 617 Dallas, TXApr 28, 09 - Jun 30, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 617 St. Louis, MOMar 10, 09 - May 12, 09

SECURITY 502 :: Perimeter Protection In-Depth
LMP Mentor Sesson - SEC502 Maple Grove, MNApr 8, 09 - Jun 10, 09

SECURITY 504 :: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Denver, COJan 15, 09 - Mar 19, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Dallas, TXMar 3, 09 - May 5, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Murrysville, PAApr 28, 09 - Jun 30, 09
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 504 Paris, FranceJan 29, 09 - Apr 1, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Garden City, NYJan 7, 09 - Mar 4, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Lima, PeruJul 11, 09 - Sep 12, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Willoughby Hills, OHMar 28, 09 - May 30, 09
LMP Mentor Session - SEC 504 London, United KingdomFeb 19, 09 - Apr 23, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Ottawa, ONFeb 10, 09 - Apr 14, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Phoenix, AZFeb 17, 09 - Apr 21, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Boise, IDApr 21, 09 - May 21, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Hammond, INMay 4, 09 - May 9, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Piscataway, NJMar 26, 09 - Apr 9, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Huntsville, ALMar 9, 09 - May 11, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Anchorage, AKApr 20, 09 - Jun 22, 09

SECURITY 503 :: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Germantown, MDJan 20, 09 - Mar 24, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Calgary, ABFeb 23, 09 - Apr 27, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 South Riding, VAJan 20, 09 - Mar 24, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Lancaster, PAFeb 3, 09 - Apr 21, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Lima, PeruFeb 7, 09 - Apr 11, 09
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 503 Augusta, GAFeb 17, 09 - Apr 21, 09

SECURITY 610 :: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
LMP Mentor Session - Security 610 Kansas City, KSApr 14, 09 - Jun 16, 09

SECURITY 401 :: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Pittsburgh, PAFeb 24, 09 - Apr 28, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 St. Paul, MNJan 20, 09 - Mar 24, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Tampa, FLJan 20, 09 - Mar 24, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 San Francisco, CAJun 15, 09 - Jun 25, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Boise, IDFeb 17, 09 - Apr 21, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Huntsville, ALFeb 10, 09 - Apr 14, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Kalamazoo, MIFeb 3, 09 - Apr 7, 09
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 401 Frankfurt, GermanyJan 14, 09 - Mar 18, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Lima, PeruOct 17, 09 - Dec 19, 09
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 401 New York, NYApr 7, 09 - Jun 9, 09
LMP Mentor Session: Security 401 Mawson Lakes, AustraliaJan 20, 09 - Mar 24, 09
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 401 Colorado Springs, COFeb 10, 09 - Apr 14, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Ottawa, ONApr 9, 09 - Jun 11, 09
LMP EU SEC401 Canary Wharf London, United KingdomApr 4, 09 - Jun 27, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Chicago, ILMar 10, 09 - May 12, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Melbourne, AustraliaMar 24, 09 - May 26, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Reno, NVApr 21, 09 - Jun 23, 09

SECURITY 508 :: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Boston, MAJan 13, 09 - Mar 17, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Kansas City, KSApr 28, 09 - Jun 30, 09
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 508 Milan, ItalyFeb 2, 09 - Feb 7, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Omaha, NEFeb 19, 09 - Apr 23, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Houston, TXMar 10, 09 - May 12, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 East Rutherford, NJMar 18, 09 - May 20, 09

SECURITY 560 :: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Raleigh, NCFeb 17, 09 - Apr 21, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Englewood, COMar 17, 09 - May 19, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Germantown, MDApr 13, 09 - Jun 15, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 San Antonio, TXMar 2, 09 - May 4, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Manhattan Beach, CAAug 13, 09 - Oct 15, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Miami, FLApr 1, 09 - Jun 3, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 New York City, NYMay 7, 09 - Jul 9, 09

MANAGEMENT 512 :: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
LMP Mentor Session - Management 512 Toronto, ONMar 17, 09 - May 19, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Managment 512 San Diego, CAJun 2, 09 - Aug 4, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Managment 512 Stafford, VAJan 27, 09 - Mar 31, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Managment 512 Ann Arbor, MIApr 21, 09 - Jun 23, 09

MANAGEMENT 414 :: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 Malibu, CAJan 27, 09 - Mar 31, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 San Diego, CAFeb 26, 09 - Apr 30, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 Austin, TXMar 24, 09 - May 26, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 Malvern, PAMar 31, 09 - Jun 2, 09

AUDIT 507 :: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Dublin, OHFeb 10, 09 - Apr 14, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Glen Allen, VAApr 14, 09 - Jun 23, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Denver, COApr 14, 09 - Apr 16, 09
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Davis, CAMar 10, 09 - May 12, 09

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