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Experience
For cyber professionals seeking an immersive and life-changing experience, LIVE events are the delivery method of choice. SANS events invite you to join the brightest minds in the industry to share, connect, learn, and grow.
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Personalization
Hands-on learning with the opportunity to ask questions and receive instant feedback from world-renowned experts. Afterward, reinforce your skills with 4-months of access to daily course lecture archives.
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Relationships
Form connections during networking opportunities, engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships with your cyber peers in the classroom and online.
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Energy
The atmosphere of SANS live events is contagious. Teams leave with newfound motivation, a sense of community, and a deeper passion for the field - refreshed & renewed!

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The Value of SANS Live Training

The entire training experience is an event! There is so much happening at SANS besides the classroom! You need to be here to experience it all! This is the place with all the security knowledge you could ever need!
Ron Foupht
- Werner Enterprises
The labs were very hands-on, and being able to manually go through these exercises gives me confidence that I can do these things in the future.
Crystal Cleaveland
- American Registry for Internet Numbers
SANS offers the ultimate in quality instruction and thoughtful curriculum development. I learned so much this week and can't wait to review and apply what I learned.
Gabrielle S.
- US Federal Agency
Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don’t think there's any better training out there right now.
Ronald Craft
- S-RM
SANS makes the entire experience amazing! I have been attending SANS classes for many years and I keep coming back for more. There is no one else out there that provides security training like SANS.
Ron Foupht
- Werner Enterprises
Everything from the instructor to the platform to the labs & materials were great. It all fit together and made this Live Online learning process go smooth. GoToTraining & Slack worked great! I wouldn’t change a thing.
Robert L.
- US Federal Agency
Having an SME instructor with tons of real-world experience makes the course material easy to digest, and the Live Online platform is the best platform I've experienced!
Jeremy Swanson
- ManTech
SANS training is very valuable because it focuses on what really matters and provides practical and easy ways to improve your security posture.
Antonio Sannino
- P&G

    Featured Live Cyber Security Training Events

    Our biggest cyber security events of the year! The most powerful gatherings of professionals in the industry.
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    Washington, DC or Live Online - ET July 15-20, 2024 35+ Courses Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Internet Storm Center at SANSFIRE 2024! Stay abreast of the newest threats & connect with professionals in the cyber community at one of our biggest events of 2024.
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    Las Vegas, NV or Live Online - PT September 4-9, 2024 45+ Courses Join SANS in early September for industry-leading insight from world-class instructors in the bright lights of Las Vegas!
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    Washington, DC or Live Online - ET December 13-18, 2024 30+ Courses Join fellow industry professionals in the cybersecurity hub, Washington, DC, and unlock the full potential of your career! SANS training is guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field.
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    SANS Virginia Beach 2024

    Led by industry-leading instructors renowned for their deep knowledge and practical insights, this event offers unparalleled, live access to your favorite cyber experts. This event is held over 2 weeks! Each course will begin on August 19 or August 25. Mon, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 31, 2024 Virginia Beach, VA, US and Virtual - ET Classes are held at two next-door venues! The Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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    SANS In-Person Training = All Access

    Featured Keynote Presentations
    Featured Keynote Presentations
    Each of our 120+ SANS Institute instructors and speakers is a cyber security expert and passionate teacher, dedicated to strengthening the cyber security community. Keep your skills on the pulse at our next keynote!
    Welcome Receptions
    Welcome Receptions
    Brace yourself for full SANS immersion upon day 1 of in-person training at the welcome reception. Meet and network with the global leaders in cybersecurity, grow your cybersecurity colleague community, and more!
    SANS @Night Talks
    SANS @Night Talks
    Workshops & presentations by our faculty and selected subject-matter experts help you broaden your knowledge, get the most for your training dollar, and hear from the voices that matter in cybersecurity.
    NetWars Tournaments
    NetWars Tournaments
    Immerse yourself in hands-on interactive learning exercises that can be used to demonstrate ongoing competency in information security. Learn more about SANS NetWars!

    North America Live Cyber Security Training Events

    Each SANS live cyber security event includes a variety of cyber security courses. In the table below, find the different course focus areas offered at our upcoming events.
    DatesEvent TitleTraining FormatCyber Security and IT EssentialsCloud SecurityCyber DefenseDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseIndustrial Control SystemsCyber Security LeadershipOffensive Operations
    July 15-20SANSFIRE Washington DC 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    July 29-Aug 3New York City Summer 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Aug 5-10Nashville 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxx
    Aug 12-17Chicago 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Aug 19-31Virginia Beach 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Sept 4-9Network Security Las Vegas 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Sept 16-21Offensive Operations - Baltimore 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexx
    Sept 23-28Managing Security Risk 2024 Live Online (ET)xxxxxx
    Sept 30-Oct 5Big Easy - New Orleans 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Sept 30-Oct 2Stay Sharp: September 2024Live Online (CT)xxxx
    Oct 7-11Northern Virginia 2024: Special EditionIn-Personxx
    Oct 14-19Dallas Fall 2024In-Person & Live Online (CT)xxxxx

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    Know Before You Go

    Get all of your live training questions answered before you travel to your In-Person course or before you begin your Live Online course.
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    Early Bird discounts for Courses at SANS Training Events

    The Early Bird Gets the Worm - New Discount Added!

    You can now register early to save up to $750 off 4-6 day courses:

    This time-sensitive special offer is available for qualifying 4-6 day Live Training courses with the following discounts:

    • Receive $750 off your registration when you pay 180+ days prior to course start date. 
    • Receive $500 off your registration when you pay 90+ days prior to course start date. 
    • Receive $300 off your registration when you pay 33+ days prior to course start date. 

    For 4–6-day courses, use code EarlyBirdNA to receive the discount available at the time of purchase. See Live Training event pages for specific discount amounts and deadlines. The discount amount will be automatically calculated based on the date the order is PAID.

    For short courses offered at SANS Stay Sharp events, receive $600 off your course with code ‘StaySharp600’.

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    Test-drive SANS Cyber Security Training through course demos, available for 60+ courses. Preview course content, see our top instructors in action, and evaluate difficulty levels before you purchase. After your demo, register for your course by navigating to your preferred course page to learn more and select from our live training formats.
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    SANS Summits
    Elevate your knowledge, skills, and industry connections at an upcoming SANS Summit. Summits bring together cyber security practitioners and leading experts to share and discuss case studies, lessons learned, new tools, and innovative strategies to improve cyber security and overcome challenges in a particular focus area or industry. Enhance your experience with a closely aligned Live Training course offered before or after most Summits.
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    SANS Stay Sharp
    Build specific skills you can apply the same week you take your training. SANS Stay Sharp offers bite-sized 1-3 day Live Training courses taught by real-world practitioners focused on teaching practical, must-have skills you can use immediately. Whether you are new to the industry looking for a place to start or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp can help you achieve your goal.
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    SANS Cyber Ranges
    SANS Cyber Ranges offer a comprehensive suite of hands-on ranges with industry-leading interactive learning scenarios, including NetWars Tournaments and Continuous with cutting-edge cyber challenges within an integrated storyline. Several Live Training events feature complimentary registration for NetWars Tournaments, allowing you to develop and practice real-world skills to be prepared to defend your environment.
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    Membership to the SANS.org Community grants you access to thousands of free content-rich resources our SANS instructors produce for the information security community annually. These resources include immediately useful knowledge and capabilities to support your cyber security goals.
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