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Tysons Corner, VA - March 24 - 31, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

SANS has opened my eyes to things I never would have considered on my own research.
-Doug Wells, Media General, Inc.

Event Location

Sheraton Premier Hotel at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (703) 448-1234
Fax: (703) 610-8293
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com

Special Rates Available
A special discount rate of $189 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high speed internet in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate is only available through March 2nd, 2008.

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate.

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

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On-Site Check-In

The SANS registration desk will be located on the Conference Level Foyer of the Sheraton Premier Hotel at Tysons Corner. 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 Registration Desk Hours

  • Monday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 26: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, March 27 - Monday, March 31: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Important Time Information

SANS Tysons Corner 2008 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the event 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 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Security 401: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on course days 1-5.
Daily Break

Daily breaks at SANS events are as follows:
(Subject to change - be sure to check the event 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 Food and Beverage Break 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. ~ (Drinks & Snack - provided)
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#.