SANS Institute

Event Location

Wardman Park Marriott Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 1-202-328-2000
Fax: 1-202-234-0015
Website: www.marriott.com
Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/

Special Rates Available
A special discount rate of $195 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high speed internet in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate is only available through July 15, 2008.

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute event to get the discounted rate.

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANSFIRE 2008. Make your reservations now and don't forget to use your special discount code: J945620.
http://www.avis.com

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to (Washington, DC) between (July 20, 2008 - August 3, 2008). Please be sure to refer to Convention Fares Code X14Q-922 when making your reservation.

To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. This offer is not valid on Auto Train or Acela service. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class, or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Metroliner service for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts.

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.washington.org

http://www.wmata.com

travel.yahoo.com

Important Time Information

SANSFIRE 2008 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the conference hotel, or as close as possible. If you live in the general area, please consider sharing the drive with a friend or co-worker.

• All full day courses will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Security 401: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on course days 1-5.
• Security 540: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on course days 1-2.
• MGT 414: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM on course days 2-6 and from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on course days 1-5.

Daily Break

Daily break at SANS conferences are as follows.
(Subject to change - be sure to check the conference announcements for the most up-to-date information.)

• Morning Break 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. ~ (Morning Snack - provided)
• Lunch 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ~ (On Your Own)
• Afternoon Break 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. ~ (Drinks & Snack - provided)

Accommodation for Students With Disabilities:

SANS Institute is committed to assisting course participants subject to disabilities. SANS will provide the following at no additional cost to the employers of participants with disabilities: an additional seat in the classroom and an additional set of course materials for Auxiliary Aides and/or the course notes in computer-readable format, as requested by the participant's employer. The employer of the participant shall be responsible for all other costs of any necessary accommodation, including arranging and paying for Auxiliary Aides. The employer may call 1-301-654-SANS(7267) to request that SANS Institute make the arrangements for Auxiliary Aides and bill the costs to the employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to confirm with SANS all such arrangements at least four weeks before the course.

CISSP Members:

CISSP members may supply their CISSP ID# and SANS will submit a request to CISSP for the attendee to receive credit for CPEs earned. There is a blue box below the payment section on the registration form to enter your CISSP ID#.