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2021 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge & KringleCon

Join the global cybersecurity community in its most festive cyber security challenge and virtual conference of the year! The SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is a FREE series of super fun, high-quality, hands-on cybersecurity challenges where you learn new skills, help Santa defeat cybersecurity villains, and save the whole holiday season from treachery. The SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is for all skill levels, with a stellar prize at the end for the best of the best entries.

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SANS #SecureTheFamily During the Holidays
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s prime time for cybercriminals to take advantage of the millions of people shopping online, traveling through all modes of transportation, and giving and receiving new IoT devices. Download our new checklists that provide practical ways you and your family can follow to stay safe online!
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Did you know that GIAC has a new website? Check out the new and improved FAQ page to find answers to your questions about every step of the cybersecurity certification process.
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Discover the Best College in Cyber Security

Explore the SANS Technology Institute's cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate programs. Launch or advance your career with proven SANS courses and industry-recognized GIAC certifications.

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Find out if the course you’re interested in might count toward a degree.

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Gain practical capabilities with training, certification, degrees, and resources from SANS and GIAC – designed for every level and every specialty of cyber security.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Learn how SANS and GIAC are advancing cyber security education and giving back to the community in order to fuel our collective mission.
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Train with the best practitioners and mentors in the industry. Choose over 60+ courses, covering all specialties and experience levels.
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Get Certified
Prove your cyber security knowledge and capabilities with one of over 40 specialized GIAC certifications.
Build a Mature Security Awareness Program
Build a Mature Security Awareness Program
Transform your organization’s ability to measure and manage human risk by leveraging our best-in-class Security Awareness solutions.
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Access Our Community Resources
Keep your cyber skills and awareness sharp by engaging with our free resources. The SANS and GIAC community publishes new critical cyber security resources every week.
Scholarship Academies
Scholarship Academies
Help secure a new career in cyber security with our scholarship cyber academies designed for veterans, women, minority groups, and more.

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The real value of this training lies at the intersection of quality content and delivery by a subject-matter expert actively working in the field, making it incredibly relevant and immediately applicable to my job.
P. Watson
- Microsoft Corp
You cannot beat the quality of SANS classes and instructors. I came back to work and was able to implement my skills learned in class on day one. Invaluable.
Melissa Sokolowski
- Xerox
With multiple real-world examples, labs that provide direct application of the course material, and top-notch instructors, there is nothing compared to SANS.
Matthew Arnsdorff
- Target
SANS is the best information security training you’ll find anywhere. World-class instructors, hands-on instruction, actionable information you can really use, and NetWars.
Jeff Stebelton
- NetJets Inc.