General Information

Important Time Information:

SANS Silicon Valley 2006 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 7:00 PM - 9:00 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 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on course days 1-5.

On-Site Check-In

The SANS registration desk will be located in the Terrace Room of the Fairmont Hotel San Jose. Each attendee must pick up a badge and registration packet before going to class. A photo ID is required. Only attendees with badges will be admitted to the classroom. The SANS registration desk will be open to distribute registration and course materials during the following hours:

SANS On-Site Registration Desk Hours

• Monday, December 4th: 7:00am - 9:00am
• Tuesday, December 5th: 8:00am - 9:00am

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)

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks:

Intel Museum (5.51 miles) Cannery Row (1.5 hours) Felton Roaring Camp (45 minutes) Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.5 hours) Napa Valley Wine Train (two hours)

San Francisco (1 hour) Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk (45 minutes) Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries (45 minutes) Winchester Mystery House (3.49 miles) Paramount's Great America Amusement Park (5.89 miles)

Recommended Web Links:

www.siliconvalley.com
www.sanjose.com
www.sanjose.org
travel.yahoo.com

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#.

The SANS Store:

Be sure to check our SANS Store online catalog before you come for merchandise that will make the conference a special SANS experience. Wear a TCP/IP header shirt and see how many people ask you why it is upside down! Bring a SANS umbrella to keep you dry on rainy days. And for students that sign up for GIAC certification, the SANS Store is where you can purchase practice tests to help you succeed in becoming GIAC certified. Go to SANS Store >>