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New Orleans, LA - January 12 - 19, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

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General Information

Important Time Information:

SANS Security 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 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • SEC 401: Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM on course days 1-5.
  • MGT 414: 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)
Experience the Rebirth of New Orleans
Area Landmarks & Attractions
  • French Quarter
  • Harrah's Casino
  • House of Blues
  • Mississippi River
  • The Shops at Canal Place
  • Aquarium of the Americas
  • Louisiana Superdaome
  • Audobon Zoo
  • French Market
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#.