General Information

Important Time Information:

SANS Springfield 2006 - Security 401 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.

• SEC 401: Bootcamp Sessions will be from 7:00 PM - 9:00 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)

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks:

Washington Park Botanical Garden's & Thomas Reese Memorial Carillon Illinois State Museum Illinois State Military Museum Lincoln Memorial Garden Henson Robinson Zoo Old State Capitol Illinois State Capitol Illinois State Vietnam Veterans & Illinois Korean War Memorial Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House Edwards Place

Executive Mansion Vachel Lindsay Home Shea's Gas Station Museum Cozy Drive In Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Lincoln's New Salem Lincoln-Herndon Law Office Lincoln Home & Neighborhood Lincoln Tomb

Recommended Web Links:

www.springfield.il.us
www.visit-springfieldillinois.com
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.

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 >>