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Learn real-world cyber security 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.

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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SANS Security West 2022

Join us for SANS Security West 2022 (May 5-10) to experience hands-on courses, test your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and make new connections. Attend Live Online or in San Diego, California. We are excited to announce we will be hosting this year’s CloudSecNext Summit Live Online on May 3 & 4 before SANS Security West 2022! Bundle your course with the Summit, and join us for this unique experience.
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Featured Live Training Events

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Refine your skills and keep pace in a field that changes daily. Join us for practical training during SANS Leadership and Cloud Security 2022. Live Online | CDT | May 23-28
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Learn actionable techniques critical to combating today’s cyber threats, and gain immediately applicable cyber security skills during SANS Dallas 2022. Dallas, TX or Live Online
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Gain the skills needed to become a Cloud Security Ace! SANS Cloud Defender Summer 2022 provides immersive training equipping you to defend against today's threats. Live Online | EDT | Jun 13-18
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Develop invaluable cyber security skills through interactive, hands-on courses taught by leading industry leaders during SANS Rocky Mountain Summer 2022. Denver, CO or Live Online
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Build crucial cyber security skills in real-time with hands-on courses taught by real-world practitioners during SANS Cyber Security Central: June 2022. Live Online | CDT | Jun 20-25
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Get your hands dirty in cloud security training with re-deployable labs and a wealth of resources. Join us for SANS Cloud & DevOps 2022 and learn directly from industry experts. San Francisco, CA or Live Online
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SANSFIRE 2022

Immerse yourself in high-quality cyber security training during SANSFIRE 2022 (July 11-16). Experience interactive training with hands-on labs, practice your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your peers in real-time. Attend Live Online or in Washington, DC.
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Experience live training how you want and where you want. See additional Live Online and In-Person events.

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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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Solving Real-World Cyber Security Challenges

What cyber security challenges are you and your organization currently facing? Which skills are you interested in strengthening, and what tools do you want to explore?

Hear stories about how alumni used their SANS training to solve real-world cyber security problems and better protect their organization against today's threats. Join us during an upcoming live training event and see how we can help you achieve your goals.

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 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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    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.

    Sharpen Your Skills

    Cutting-Edge New Courses From Industry Experts

    Learn the latest tools and technologies to keep your organization secure. We are excited to share that several SANS courses have cutting-edge new content, and our authors have developed many brand new courses and GIAC certifications. Explore what's new, and join us for up-to-the-minute training to bolster your skills.

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    SANS Cyber Ranges

    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 develop and practice real-world skills to be prepared to defend your environment. Explore our NetWars options, and view the schedule of upcoming tournaments.

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    Free Resources From SANS

    View free course demos, explore upcoming webcasts, and learn how to join our free community events.
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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 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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    Community Events
    Driven by SANS and sponsored industry experts, these free half to full-day virtual events explore the latest techniques, tools, and solutions to today’s cybersecurity challenges. Solutions Tracks are held in conjunction with certain Summits. Explore events and start making plans to level up your knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry connections.
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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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