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Tuition & Fee Information

Track / Course Fees:
Security Courses
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
Intro to Information Security :: SEC-301 $ 2,512 Add Proctored GISF $499
Add OnDemand $399
SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style :: SEC-401 $ 3,039 Add Proctored GSEC $499
Add OnDemand $399
Perimeter Protection In-Depth :: SEC-502 $ 2,912 Add Proctored GCFW $499
Add OnDemand $399
Intrusion Detection In-Depth :: SEC-503 $ 2,954 Add Proctored GCIA $499
Add OnDemand $399
Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling :: SEC-504 $ 2,954 Add Proctored GCIH $499
Add OnDemand $399
Securing Windows :: SEC-505 $ 2,912 Add Proctored GCWN $499
Securing Linux/Unix :: SEC-506 $ 2,912 Add Proctored GCUX $499
Add OnDemand $399
Windows Command-Line Kung Fu In-Depth for Info Sec Pros :: SEC-531 $ 832 Add OnDemand $99
Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking :: SEC-542 $ 2,869 Add Proctored GWAPT $499
Add OnDemand $399
Metasploit for Penetration Testers :: SEC-553 $ 747 Add OnDemand $99
Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking :: SEC-560 $ 3,252 Add Proctored GPEN $499
Add OnDemand $399
Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses :: SEC-617 $ 3,097 Add Proctored GAWN $499
Add OnDemand $399
Forensics Courses
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response :: SEC/FOR-508 $ 3,039 Add Proctored GCFA $499
Add OnDemand $399
Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques :: SEC/FOR-610 $ 2,274 Add Proctored GREM $499
Add OnDemand $399
Developer Courses
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
Web Application Security Essentials :: DEV-422 $ 2,189 Add OnDemand $399
Management Courses
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
SANS 27000 Implementation & Management :: MGT-411 $ 2,713 Add Proctored G7799 $499
Add OnDemand $399
SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam :: MGT-414 $ 2,869 Add Proctored GISP $499
Add OnDemand $399
SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression™ :: MGT-512 $ 3,252 Add Proctored GSLC $499
Add OnDemand $399
Audit Courses
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
IT Security Audit and Control Essentials :: AUD-410 $ 2,869 Add OnDemand $399
IT Security Audit Essentials Bootcamp :: AUD-429 $ 1,331 Add OnDemand $199
Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems :: AUD-507 $ 2,869 Add Proctored GSNA $499
Add OnDemand $399
Meeting the Minimum Standard for Protecting Credit Card and Other Private Information PCI CISP: The Visa Digital Dozen :: AUD-521 $ 1,246 Add OnDemand $199
CourseCourse Fee Additional Options
$ 2,512 Add Proctored GLEG $499
Add OnDemand $399

International Orders Only: Please Note You May Be Required to Pay Duties and Taxes On Top of Shipping Costs When Receiving Shipments

Track / Course Fees Include:
  • Printed and bound course materials for selected course
  • SANS printed course books and CD (CD not applicable to certain courses)
  • Two GIAC Practice Tests for each exam required for certification (GIAC Certification students only)
  • Four-month online access to MP3 files of the course taught by the world's best instructors
Acceptable Forms of Payment:

The SANS Federal ID# is 52-1935637

Check

If paying by check, please make it payable to: The SANS Institute, and mail it to:

The SANS Institute
8120 Woodmont Avenue,
Suite 205
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Be sure to include the following with your check:

  • Your name & phone number
  • Full Invoice Number (Letters & Numbers)
  • Conference name(SANS SelfStudy)
Credit Card

Credit card payments can be made securely on-line through the registration form.

Or by Phone: Complete the on-line registration form and select "Credit Card by Fax or Phone" as the payment method. After you have received your conference invoice number, call 301-654-SANS(7267) to complete the credit card transaction.

DO NOT e-mail your credit card information, it will not be accepted.

We Accept:

  • Visa
  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • Diners Club
Wire transfers:

Complete the on-line registration form and select "Bank Transfer" as the payment method. Fill in the "Bank Name" field with the name of your bank, and then e-mail tuition@sans.org requesting information to complete the transfer. Do not deduct any bank fees from your transmittal. We must receive the full amount shown on your Invoice.

Wire transfers may take up to 2 weeks to be posted to the SANS account. If funds have not been received by 9:00am on the start date of your conference, SANS will require full payment on a credit card to allow you into class. This will 'hold' your account until the transfer is complete or the funds have been received. Once SANS receives the funds, your credit card will be refunded.

Federal Government Purchase Orders (ONLY US & CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT)

You must register before submitting your PO to ensure accurate processing see below for instructions.

GSA

See below for instructions.

Purchase Orders (US & CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ONLY):

You must register before submitting your PO to ensure accurate processing.

The SANS Institute expects payment in advance for all courses. The only exception is made for federal government employees, who must submit a copy of a DD form 1556 or other federal form in advance of training.

We do not accept state, provincial, corporate, or university purchase orders. You may use one of these purchase orders to obtain funding for the course, but do not send us a copy.

Be sure that your organization can process your purchase order in time to send payment to the SANS Institute before the training begins. You may bring a check or credit card with you and pay at the door if necessary.

IMPORTANT: A completed PO must include the full SANS conference invoice number (letters & numbers) and the amount on the PO MUST match the invoice. Incomplete or inaccurate POs will cause delays in processing, which could lead to delays in training.

Completed forms may by faxed to 301-951-0140 - Attention: "Tuition Dept. - Fed PO", or they may be mailed to:

SANS Tuition Dept.
Fed PO - SANS SelfStudy
8120 Woodmont Avenue,
Suite 205
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Purchase Orders (ALL OTHERS):

The SANS Institute ONLY accepts US & Canadian Federal Government Purchase Orders(PO). We do not accept POs from state governments, local governments, corporations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, or any one else except for the US and Canadian Federal Government.

If your regular method of payment is by PO and you are not part of the US or Canadian Federal Government, please use the following procedure:

  • Complete the on-line registration form
  • Verify all the information is correct and click "Proceed" at the bottom of the page
  • Make sure your Billing Address is Correct & Choose any "Conference Extra's" you would like.
  • Read the Conference Policies
  • Choose a method of payment at the bottom of the page.
  • Submit the printed invoice to whomever is responsible for paying your training fees
GSA (US Federal Government Employees only):

For GSA Pricing Please Go Here: www.gsaadvantage.gov

Contract Number GS-35F-0221N

Government employee and will be paying through GSA, please make sure to register at both the GSA Advantage website ( www.gsaadvantage.gov ) and at the appropriate SANS registration page. When filling out the SANS conference registration, please choose the GSA payment method. In the space for US OR CANADIAN GOVERNMENT FEDERAL AGENCY, please enter your GSA PO#. Our contract number is GS-35F-0221N.

Please note that the invoice you receive at the time of registration reflects standard SANS pricing. Your registration will be adjusted by our tuition office to include your GSA discount once we have received confirmation that you are approved through GSA Advantage. If you are paying by GSA SmartPay, please call in your credit card details to 301-654-SANS(7267).

Invoices:

The SANS Institute does not mail invoices requesting payment. If you require an invoice to process payment, or would like one for your records, you need to complete the on-line registration form. Click print when you have completed your registration.