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About SANS Cybersecurity Instructors

SANS cybersecurity instructors are world-renowned field practitioners who are committed to preparing and deploying the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through lectures, immersive labs, and interactive discussions. Learn from the best today.

SANS Instructors

Learn from the Best Cyber Security Experts in the Industry

SANS instructors are committed to providing engaging and positive learning environments that focus on key skills taught through lectures, immersive hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Not only have these individuals proven their expertise in the field, but they have also demonstrated extraordinary ability to train others to advance their own capabilities. Our top cyber security experts make it possible for SANS and GIAC to deliver on our mission to prepare and deploy the next generation of cyber security professionals.

The SANS Standard for Teaching

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Expert practitioners with years of experience in the industry

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Vetted and trained through a highly-selective instructor development program

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Passionate about sharing knowledge with the global community

By the Numbers

16+

Average years spent as a cybersecurity practitioner before becoming a SANS-certified instructor.

150+

More than 150 open source cybersecurity tools have been created by SANS instructors.

40+

SANS instructors have authored more than 40 books on information security.

3.5K+

SANS instructors have produced more than 3,500 research papers and webcasts on information security topics.

Providing Real World Expertise

Each of our 120+ SANS Institute instructors is a cybersecurity expert and passionate educator dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity community with:

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