Dear Colleagues:

SANS brings three of our most popular courses to SANS San Francisco 2009, November 9-14. Enhance your skills by taking advantage of this hands-on security training loaded with practical tools and cutting-edge information. Learn about intrusion detection, network security, incident handling, perimeter protection, hacker techniques, and much more!

Choose from the following classic SANS security courses:

All of these courses are in alignment with DoD Directive 8570 requirements for Baseline IA Certifications (IAT Level III) and are the three courses for the GSE: GIAC Security Expert Cert. For more information see http://www.sans.org/8570/

Here's what SANS alumni have said about the value of SANS training:

This is the first security training and Bootcamp (SEC401) I've ever participated in, and it's really an eye opener. - Tamas Eros, TCS

This course (SEC504) is awesome. It's the best course I've ever taken. - Travis Rock, Boeing

This course (SEC503) has completely taught much more than just IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems). I would recommend to all security people. - Robert Forringer, Homeland Security

Reserve your seat by September 30, 2009, and save $400 on tuition fees. You'll see why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security training, certification, and research.

Our host hotel, the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, is newly renovated and centrally located in one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods. From the Hotel, you will have easy access to:

• Pier 39 with the Aquarium of the Bay where you can "Walk with the Sharks" and dine at some wonderful eateries such as the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, the Crab House at Pier 39, Fog Harbor Fish House, and the Sea Lion Cafe, to name just a few
• Ghirardelli Square - great shops and chocolate, chocolate, chocolate
• Alcatraz Island, which is now part of the U.S. National Park Service, and is open for tours. Take a ferry ride from Pier 33 and visit The Rock
• The Cannery - an important historical site which is now a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment
• San Francisco Maritime Museum where you can let your imagination travel to the 19th Century and visit the Balclutha, an 1886 square rigger, along with six other historic vessels
• Touring the "City by the Bay" by historic cable car - a "must do" when in San Francisco

A special discount rate of $154 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high-speed Internet in your room. Make your reservations now, as this special rate is only available through October 19, 2009.

It directly and 100% relates to my job. I feel more confident about my abilities as an Intrusion Analyst. - Jeromy Leugers, Raytheon

Come see for yourself - register today for SANS San Francisco 2009.

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