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Learn to better utilize AI in cybersecurity. Join in-person for exclusive access to hands-on workshops, in-depth talks, and live demonstrations, that will offer practical approaches to incorporating AI into your daily cybersecurity tasks.

Modern incidents move fast across cloud, enterprise, and OT environments. Join the IR Command Roundtable, led by SANS DFIR expert Heather Barnhart, to learn how experienced teams stay focused, coordinate response, and avoid early missteps when incidents escalate.

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This webcast explores the current and future state of Digital Investigative Analysis in an environment shaped by encryption by default, cloud based systems, and expanding data volumes.

This talk will highlight the pitfalls of incorporating artificial intelligence into analytical workflows, explore the areas where it can add value, and offer a perspective that is both skeptical and cautiously optimistic on where CTI may go in the age of AI.

This webcast explores the evolution of machine learning context-based prompting, RAG, Agentic AI, and fine-tuning and associated risks.

SEC560 has received a major update! Join lead author Jeff McJunkin for a walkthrough of new bonus labs, Azure and hybrid attack scenarios, native Apple Silicon VM support, and a brand-new multi-network bonus range built to extend real-world skills.

AI is the most transformational technology of our generation. It is where conflict will occur. And it's our job to secure it. Come to this session and learn the trends, techniques, and tools to do just that.

SEC573 has been updated for the AI era. Join Mark Baggett for a first look at how Python, LLMs, and MCP are transforming security automation, making tool building faster, more accessible, and far more powerful for defenders and offensive operators alike.

Join SANS Senior Instructor Erik Van Buggenhout, Splunk’s Director of Product Management Tim Nary, and NVISO Detection Engineering SME Stamatis Chatzimangou as they explore effective detection engineering.

Command and Control doesn’t have to be command-heavy. This hands-on workshop shows how to use AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with Empire C2 through natural language, streamlining red team operations and reducing friction during engagements.

Security teams are under increasing pressure to detect, respond, and adapt at the speed of today’s evolving threats. The SANS 2026 SOC, SIEM, SOAR Forum brings together practitioners, architects, and leaders to share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and proven practices for advancing Security Operations.

Organizations rely on third-party vendors to operate and scale, but blind reliance introduces risk. Learn why vendor risk matters, lessons from real breaches, and how to build a modern, continuous TPRM program aligned to NIS2, DORA, and GDPR.

Technical Skills are Essential, But Geek will only get you so far

The first minutes of an incident determine containment or crisis. Join this SANS virtual roundtable to learn how leading teams align across SOC, cloud, OT, and leadership to execute faster under pressure.

In this SANS First Look webcast, we explore how Zscaler’s Zero Trust Branch (ZTB) introduces a new, streamlined approach to securing branch and OT environments.

Overview Identity has become the new battleground. From SaaS to cloud to legacy Active Directory, it is now the central control point—and attackers know it.

In an era where adversaries exploit publicly available data with increasing sophistication, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become a vital part of modern cyber defense. This Solutions Track session explores how organizations can leverage OSINT more effectively—shifting it from ad-hoc collection to a proactive, integrated security capability.

As organizations face increasing uncertainty, evolving threats, and shifting regulations, cybersecurity leaders are being challenged to lead with both vision and adaptability. This Solutions Track session focuses on translating those leadership challenges into actionable strategies—providing frameworks, proven approaches, and decision-making tools for professionals at every level who are responsible for driving security initiatives and organizational resilience.

Buzz about AI agents is everywhere in security. But in the SOC, trust remains the biggest barrier to adoption. Trust that AI actually brings value instead of mere vendor hype. Trust that AI SOC tools aren’t being used to replace analysts.

In this SANS webcast, Mathias Fuchs examines whether human-only security operations can realistically keep up in an era of AI-enabled attacks, shrinking budgets, and a widening cybersecurity workforce gap.

Discover how attackers exploit prompt injection to bypass AI safeguards and learn the defensive strategies needed to secure modern AI systems.

Join SANS Instructor Chris Crowley and Tidal Cyber Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Frank Duff to explore how to move beyond theory and operationalize MITRE ATT&CK across your environment.
