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San Diego, CA - May 9 - 16, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

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Event Location

Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel
One Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101 US
Phone: 619-232-1234
Fax: 619-233-6464
Website: manchestergrand.hyatt.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. In addition, the Business Plan rate of $215 and Regency Club Rooms at $245 per room are offered based on space availability. Make your reservations now — this special rate is only available through April 18, 2008.

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

Come A Day Early and Enjoy San Diego

Arrive Friday, May 9th, 2008 and receive your group rate and a $125 Resort Credit.

  • $125 Resort Credit can be used on food and beverage, spa and salon services, even your room rate.
  • Spend the day taking in the sun on our pool deck overlooking the San Diego Bay, indulge in treatments at the Regency Day Spa and Salon or explore Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter, just steps from the hotel.
  • And just minutes from the hotel: San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, The Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, historic Old Town and La Jolla.

Call in-house reservations 619.232.1234 x6725 and mention this offer. New reservations only. Available 5/9/08 only.

Regency Club Room Features:
  • Complimentary phone access charges: Local, 800 and "8+0" calls.
  • Private Lounge
    • Lounge Services:
  • Credit card phone
  • Fax services
  • Access to photocopier, printer, and business supplies
  • All food and beverage items are complimentary except for: beer/wine, mixed drinks and cordials. All charges are posted to the guest room account.
  • Wall Street Journal and magazines available in the lounge
  • Private Concierge service available 6:00am-10:00pm in Regency Club lounge
  • Private Keyed Floor
  • Turndown Service nightly
  • Complimentary Health Club priviledges
    • Regency Club Rooms will are offered at $245 per room based on availability.
Business Plan Room Features:
  • Workstation with a desk, chair, desk phone/data-port and work light.
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Candy Dish
  • Hyatt Business Plan Express Continental Breakfast that will be served daily in Lael.s from 6:30am - 11:00am with a voucher received at check-in
  • San Diego Union Tribune delivered to each guestroom
  • Complimentary Health Club privileges
  • Complimentary phone access charges on local, 800 and "8+0" calls
  • Overnight shipping and receiving available upon request through the Business Center or the Concierge at prevailing rates
    • Business Plan Rooms will are offered at $215 per room based on availability.
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

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Security West 2008. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
http://www.avis.com

Amtrak
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to (San Diego, CA) between (May 7, 2008 - May 19, 2008). No other discounts will apply. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X78P-920 when making your reservation.

To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please refer to Convention Fare Code X28A-975 when making your reservation a 10% discount has been approved. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela service. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts.

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.sandiego.org/
travel.yahoo.com

Important Time Information

SANS Security West 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.
  • 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#.