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Learn real-world cybersecurity skills directly from top industry experts during SANS Live Training events featuring practical courses with hands-on labs, plus cyber range challenges and networking opportunities.
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Live Training Modalities

SANS Live Training events are available Live Online or In-Person in select locations. Whichever training option you choose, you will receive high-quality cybersecurity training you can implement immediately.
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In-Person Cyber Security Training
Experience SANS courses taught by world-renown faculty in select locations during SANS In-Person training events, featuring hands-on labs to practice your skills in a focused, immersive environment without distractions, plus opportunities to network with fellow cybersecurity professionals.
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Live Online Cyber Security Training
Join us for interactive, live-stream courses taught by real-world practitioners during SANS Live Online training events, with real-time support from GIAC-certified TAs, hands-on labs, course lectures uploaded to your account daily during the event, and four months of access to your course recordings.
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Join us during one of our final Live Training events in 2021!

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Discover the most effective steps to prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques taught by top practitioners during SANS Rocky Mountain Fall. Live Online or in Denver, CO
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At Pen Test HackFest Summit, you’ll have the chance to learn, connect, and share with thousands of cyber security professionals, plus participate in exciting cyber ranges! Live Online or in Bethesda, MD
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Experience cutting-edge training during SANS Cyber Security Central: Nov 2021 and practice your skills during Cyber Defense NetWars Tournament. Live Online | Nov 15-20 | CST
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Build crucial cyber security skills with hands-on courses taught by industry leaders during SANS San Francisco 2021 and experience training you can use immediately. Live Online or in San Francisco, CA
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Experience interactive training taught directly by real-world practitioners during SANS Nashville 2021 and practice your skills with hands-on labs. Live Online or in Nashville, TN
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Develop invaluable cyber security skills through interactive, hands-on courses taught by leading industry leaders during SANS Austin 2021. Live Online or in Austin, TX
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SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2021

Experience immersive cybersecurity training relevant to today’s top cyber threats. Join us Live Online or in Washington, DC for SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2021 (December 13-18) to learn from experienced cyber security practitioners and practice your skills during virtual NetWars Tournaments.
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Learn About The SANS Live Training Experience

Are you curious about what to expect from SANS Live Training? Listen to what our alumni say about their experience!

Choose from interactive Live Online and In-Person training available in several time zones and select locations. Whichever format you choose, you will receive high-quality cyber security training you can use immediately.

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
Having an SME instructor with tons of real-world experience makes the course material easy to digest, and the Live Online platform is the best platform I've experienced!
Jeremy Swanson
- ManTech
This *really* pulled a lot together for me, and its been hugely valuable - I know parts of this are going to impact my approach to my work from my first day back.
Merewyn Boak
- Apple
Everything from the instructor to the platform to the labs & materials were great. It all fit together and made this Live Online learning process go smooth. GoToTraining & Slack worked great! I wouldn’t change a thing.
Robert L.
- US Federal Agency
SANS training keeps individuals up-to-date with relevant cyber security information. I can now apply the skills learned towards further maturing my program.
Nicholas Marriott
- Pfizer
The best part of SANS training is the absolute knowledge of the instructors. They bring real-world examples to the forefront and have their thumb on the pulse of current tactics used by attackers.
Jessie Prevost
- Trend Micro
SANS training is very valuable because it focuses on what really matters and provides practical and easy ways to improve your security posture.
Antonio Sannino
- P&G
The labs are giving me a chance to see the course content first hand and interact with it. It's doing a good job of letting me play with it and really seeing how the tools and methodologies work.
Ryan Moeller
- Eureka Strategic Consulting

    SANS Stay Sharp

    Build specific skills you can apply the same week you take your training. SANS Stay Sharp offers bite-sized 1-3 day Live Training courses taught by real-world practitioners focused on teaching practical, must-have skills you can use immediately. Whether you are new to the industry looking for a place to start or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp can help you achieve your goal.

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    SANS Summits

    Elevate your knowledge, skills, and industry connections at an upcoming SANS Summit. Summits bring together cyber security practitioners and leading experts to share and discuss case studies, lessons learned, new tools, and innovative strategies to improve cyber security and overcome challenges in a particular focus area or industry. Enhance your experience with a closely aligned Live Training course offered before or after each Summit.

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    Free SANS Resources

    Learn about SANS webcasts, view free course demos, and read our catalog for information on new courses and upcoming training events.
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    SANS Webcasts
    SANS Information Security Webcasts are live web broadcasts combining knowledgeable speakers with presentation slides. View available webcasts and filter by topic area, including Cloud Security, Cyber Defense Essentials, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Security Management, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, Industrial Control Systems Security, and more!
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    Course Previews
    Not sure which course to take? Experience SANS Cyber Security Training through our free course demos available for more than 45 SANS courses. See our top SANS Instructors in action, evaluate course subject matter and difficulty level. Register for your course from within the demo, or navigate to your preferred course page to learn more, search training options, and register.
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    SANS Catalog
    From introductory concepts to the most advanced technical skills, SANS faculty and authors have developed highly relevant, practical, hands-on courses related to Cloud Security, Offensive and Blue Team Operations, Cyber Defense, and much more. In this catalog, you’ll find detailed information on over 70 courses and 40+ certifications, plus a look at our programs and upcoming events.
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    Join the SANS.org Community for Free

    Membership to the SANS.org Community grants you access to thousands of free content-rich resources our SANS instructors produce for the information security community annually. These resources include immediately useful knowledge and capabilities to support your cybersecurity goals.
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    SANS Cyber Ranges

    Find an opportunity to participate in our hands-on, interactive Cyber Ranges and get ready to practice real-world skills through cutting-edge challenges!
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    SANS Cyber Ranges offer a comprehensive suite of hands-on ranges with industry-leading interactive learning scenarios, including NetWars Tournaments and Continuous with cutting-edge cyber challenges within an integrated storyline. Several Live Training events feature complimentary registration for NetWars Tournaments, allowing you to practice real-world skills.
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    Hosted during SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2021, the SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions is an annual celebration of the top-scoring players from around the globe. The top individual players and top teams from the past two years will compete head-on for their chance to claim victory and win a coveted Tournament of Champions trophy! Learn more and find an opportunity to qualify for this year's championship.
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    The SANS Institute is proud to host the annual SANS NetWars DoD Services Cup Championship online this year during SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2021. This unique event is tailored exclusively to members of the US Department of Defense. This year, SANS is inviting a five-member team from 12 branches to represent their service. Learn more.