Dear Colleagues,

Join us in Texas this fall for SANS San Antonio 2010, November 13-20. This event features three of our most popular courses along with our highest level course, SEC709: Developing Exploits for Penetration Testers and Security Researchers, with its new six-day format. Two short courses will also be offered, and there is a reduced fee if you take one in conjunction with a five- or six-day course. Register by October 1 to save $400 on your tuition, so don't delay. And, as a reminder for those of you from chilly winter regions, San Antonio's average temperature in November is in the 60s!

Make your selection from the list below:

• November 13-14: (Take this course before any of the 5-6 day courses)
  • Security 440: 20 Critical Security Controls: Planning, Implementing and Auditing - Eric Cole, Ph.D. - Two days
• November 15-19:
  • Management 512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression(TM) (GSLC) * - Stephen Northcutt
• November 20: (Take this course after MGT512)
  • Management 438: How to Establish a Security Awareness Program - Stephen Northcutt - One day
• November 15-20:
  • Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style (GSEC) * - Eric Cole, Ph.D.
  • Security 503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth (GCIA) * - David Hoelzer
  • Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling - Mark Baggett
  • Security 709: Developing Exploits for Penetration Testers and Security Researchers - James Shewmaker

Check our Web site to see the special events, evening talks, and vendor expo as they are added!

SANS San Antonio 2010 will be held at the Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown. This new hotel, located along the banks of the San Antonio River, opens in September 2010! The hotel is adjacent to the Paseo del Rio, better known as the Riverwalk, in the heart of downtown and is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Alamo, world class shopping, and dining from casual to upscale - from the Hard Rock Café to the Howl at the Moon Saloon, as well as great entertainment providing fun for families or individuals. As you stroll the Riverwalk, visit the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, the Eclectic Art Gallery, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and the Institute of Texan Cultures. There's something for everyone to enjoy. For in-depth information see: http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/index.asp

A special discount rate of $159.00 S/D will be honored based on space availability. Government per diem rooms are available with proper ID; you will need to call reservations and ask for the SANS government rate. These rates include high speed Internet in your room and are only available through October 22, 2010. To make reservations please call 1-800-EMBASSY and ask for the SANS San Antonio 2010 group rate.

Take advantage of this hands-on curriculum designed to enhance your skills with practical tools and cutting-edge instruction. See what some of our past students have said about SANS training:

SANS Instructors are the best out there. The content is fresh and timely. I'll be absorbing this material long after returning to work. - Erich Knaak, Watermark Credit Union

A great way to network with others in addition to learning the newest techniques. - Desiree Lindfield, LaSalle

This is the way you need to learn: roll up your sleeves, dig in to the fundamentals and the nitty-gritty technical details, and then go 'hands-on' to practice and reinforce what you've been taught. - Joseph Price, DoD

Be prepared. There is so much useful information... Unbelievable! - Elaine Cordova, LANL

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Come take a first-hand look at why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security training, certification, and research. Register today for SANS San Antonio 2010!

Kind regards,

Stephen Northcutt
President
SANS Technology Institute, a postgraduate computer security college