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Global Information Assurance Certification

I learned more at this conference than 2 other training conferences I have attended combined.
-Steve Farmer, LANL

Mentor is SANS' program for learning our courseware in ten-weekly classroom sessions right in your home town. Mentor gives you time to absorb and master the same material commonly taught at SANS six-day conferences, with the guidance of a trained network security professional.

Your mentor is highly qualified to help you learn and certify. SANS mentors are hand-selected from students that have completed their GIAC certification with scores of 85% or higher.

Mentor is your opportunity to participate in SANS training without the expense and inconvenience of travel or taking time out of the workday and the advantage of a small classroom setting. You also get the opportunity to network with other security professionals in your area. Sign up today!

Upcoming Mentor Sessions

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Houston, TX
Dec 2, 08 to
Feb 17, 09
SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
New York City, NY
Dec 2, 08 to
Feb 17, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Minneapolis, MN
Dec 2, 08 to
Jan 17, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Sacramento, CA
Dec 3, 08 to
Dec 10, 08
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Woodland Hills, CADec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Riverdale, UT
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC502: Firewalls, Perimeter Protection & VPNs
Dallas, TX
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Montreal, QC
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
San Diego, CA
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Denver, CO
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC509: Securing Oracle
Huntsville, AL
Dec 9, 08 to
Feb 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Toronto, ON
Dec 17, 08 to
Mar 4, 09
SEC610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
Garden City, NY
Jan 7, 09 to
Mar 4, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Willoughby Hills, OH
Jan 10, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Princeton, NJ
Jan 13, 09 to
Mar 17, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Boston, MA
Jan 13, 09 to
Mar 17, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Glen Allen, VA
Jan 13, 09 to
Mar 17, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Dallas, TX
Jan 13, 09 to
Mar 17, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Frankfurt, GermanyJan 14, 09 to
Mar 18, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Denver, CO
Jan 15, 09 to
Mar 19, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Mawson Lakes, Australia
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
South Riding, VA
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Tampa, FL
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
St. Paul, MNJan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Germantown, MD
Jan 20, 09 to
Mar 24, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Chatham, ON
Jan 21, 09 to
Mar 25, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Sydney, Australia
Jan 21, 09 to
Mar 25, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Paris, France
Jan 22, 09 to
Mar 26, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Lima, Peru
Jan 24, 09 to
Feb 28, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Malibu, CA
Jan 27, 09 to
Mar 31, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
Murrysville, PA
Jan 27, 09 to
Mar 31, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Kansas City, KS
Jan 29, 09 to
Apr 2, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Milan, ItalyFeb 2, 09 to
Feb 7, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Kalamazoo, MI
Feb 3, 09 to
Apr 7, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Lancaster, PA
Feb 3, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Dublin, OH
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Ottawa, ON
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Colorado Springs, COFeb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Brisbane, Australia
Feb 10, 09 to
Apr 14, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Boise, ID
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Augusta, GA
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Raleigh, NC
Feb 17, 09 to
Apr 21, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Omaha, NE
Feb 19, 09 to
Apr 23, 09
SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
Calgary, AB
Feb 23, 09 to
Apr 27, 09
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 24, 09 to
Apr 28, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
San Diego, CA
Feb 26, 09 to
Apr 30, 09
MGT414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
Portland, OR
Mar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Chicago, ILMar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
St. Louis, MOMar 10, 09 to
May 12, 09
SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
Englewood, CO
Mar 17, 09 to
May 19, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Toronto, ON
Mar 17, 09 to
May 19, 09
MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
Tampa, FL
Mar 24, 09 to
May 26, 09
SEC502: Firewalls, Perimeter Protection & VPNs
Maple Grove, MNApr 7, 09 to
Jun 9, 09
SEC502: Firewalls, Perimeter Protection & VPNs
New York, NY
Apr 7, 09 to
Jun 9, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Ottawa, ON
Apr 9, 09 to
Jun 11, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Germantown, MD
Apr 13, 09 to
Jun 15, 09
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Denver, CO
Apr 14, 09 to
Apr 16, 09
AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Kansas City, KS
Apr 14, 09 to
Jun 16, 09
SEC610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
Boise, ID
Apr 21, 09 to
May 21, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
Dallas, TXApr 28, 09 to
Jun 30, 09
SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
Lima, Peru
May 2, 09 to
Jun 6, 09
SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
San Francisco, CA
Jun 15, 09 to
Jun 25, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials
Lima, Peru
Aug 22, 09 to
Sep 26, 09
SEC401: SANS Security Essentials


Upcoming Mentor Sessions By Course

SECURITY 617 :: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses
LMP Mentor Session - Security 617 Houston, TXDecember 02, 2008 - February 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 617 Dallas, TXApril 28, 2009 - June 30, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 617 St. Louis, MOMarch 10, 2009 - May 12, 2009

SECURITY 502 :: Perimeter Protection In-Depth
LMP Mentor Session - Security 502 Riverdale, UTDecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 502 Tampa, FLMarch 24, 2009 - May 26, 2009
LMP Mentor Sesson - SEC502 Maple Grove, MNApril 07, 2009 - June 09, 2009

SECURITY 504 :: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Denver, COJanuary 15, 2009 - March 19, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Minneapolis, MNDecember 02, 2008 - January 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 New York City, NYDecember 02, 2008 - February 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Dallas, TXJanuary 13, 2009 - March 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Murrysville, PAJanuary 27, 2009 - March 31, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Princeton, NJJanuary 13, 2009 - March 17, 2009
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 504 Paris, FranceJanuary 22, 2009 - March 26, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Sydney, AustraliaJanuary 21, 2009 - March 25, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Garden City, NYJanuary 07, 2009 - March 04, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Lima, PeruMay 02, 2009 - June 06, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 San Diego, CADecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Willoughby Hills, OHJanuary 10, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Ottawa, ONFebruary 10, 2009 - April 14, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Phoenix, AZFebruary 17, 2009 - April 21, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Boise, IDApril 21, 2009 - May 21, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 504 Portland, ORMarch 10, 2009 - May 12, 2009

SECURITY 503 :: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Germantown, MDJanuary 20, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Calgary, ABFebruary 23, 2009 - April 27, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 South Riding, VAJanuary 20, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Lancaster, PAFebruary 03, 2009 - April 21, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 503 Lima, PeruJanuary 24, 2009 - February 28, 2009
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 503 Augusta, GAFebruary 17, 2009 - April 21, 2009

SECURITY 610 :: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
LMP Mentor Session - Security 610 Toronto, ONDecember 17, 2008 - March 04, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 610 Kansas City, KSApril 14, 2009 - June 16, 2009

SECURITY 401 :: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Pittsburgh, PAFebruary 24, 2009 - April 28, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Montreal, QCDecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 St. Paul, MNJanuary 20, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Dallas, TXDecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Tampa, FLJanuary 20, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 San Francisco, CAJune 15, 2009 - June 25, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Boise, IDFebruary 17, 2009 - April 21, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Huntsville, ALDecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Brisbane, AustraliaFebruary 10, 2009 - April 14, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Kalamazoo, MIFebruary 03, 2009 - April 07, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Sacramento, CADecember 03, 2008 - December 10, 2008
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 401 Frankfurt, GermanyJanuary 14, 2009 - March 18, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Lima, PeruAugust 22, 2009 - September 26, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Chatham, ONJanuary 21, 2009 - March 25, 2009
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 401 New York, NYApril 07, 2009 - June 09, 2009
LMP Mentor Session: Security 401 Mawson Lakes, AustraliaJanuary 20, 2009 - March 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Sesion: Security 401 Colorado Springs, COFebruary 10, 2009 - April 14, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Ottawa, ONApril 09, 2009 - June 11, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 401 Chicago, ILMarch 10, 2009 - May 12, 2009

SECURITY 509 :: Securing Oracle
LMP Mentor Session - Security 509 Denver, CODecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009

SECURITY 508 :: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Woodland Hills, CADecember 09, 2008 - February 24, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Boston, MAJanuary 13, 2009 - March 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Kansas City, KSJanuary 29, 2009 - April 02, 2009
LMP EU Mentor Session - Security 508 Milan, ItalyFebruary 02, 2009 - February 07, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 508 Omaha, NEFebruary 19, 2009 - April 23, 2009

SECURITY 560 :: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Raleigh, NCFebruary 17, 2009 - April 21, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Englewood, COMarch 17, 2009 - May 19, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Security 560 Germantown, MDApril 13, 2009 - June 15, 2009

MANAGEMENT 512 :: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers
LMP Mentor Session - Management 512 Toronto, ONMarch 17, 2009 - May 19, 2009

MANAGEMENT 414 :: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 Malibu, CAJanuary 27, 2009 - March 31, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Management 414 San Diego, CAFebruary 26, 2009 - April 30, 2009

AUDIT 507 :: Auditing Networks, Perimeters & Systems
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Dublin, OHFebruary 10, 2009 - April 14, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Glen Allen, VAJanuary 13, 2009 - March 17, 2009
LMP Mentor Session - Audit 507 Denver, COApril 14, 2009 - April 16, 2009

Interested in a track that is not listed? Contact mentor@sans.org