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Individuals and organizations investing in cybersecurity are investing in their futures. SANS Live is immersive cyber security training – helping you excel in your mission-critical job with the practical training, mentorship, and resources you need today.

SANS Live Training includes:

  • Access to world-class instructors who are top practitioners from every niche of cyber security. 
  • Sharpen your skills with immediate application of hands-on labs. 
  • Support from GIAC certified TAs throughout your course, found both in the classroom and online through Slack.
  • Hit the ground running with an easy-to-use interface, using Zoom and Slack
  • Reinforce your skills with 4-months of access to daily course lecture archives, downloadable MP3 files, extended lab access where applicable, and course materials provided both in print and digitally.

We stand behind The SANS Promise: you will be able to immediately apply the skills and knowledge that you learn in training the day you return to work. Watch this video to learn why SANS Live Training is trusted by thousands of cyber security professionals each year.

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The Value of SANS Live Training

The entire training experience is an event! There is so much happening at SANS besides the classroom! You need to be here to experience it all! This is the place with all the security knowledge you could ever need!
Ron Foupht
- Werner Enterprises
The labs were very hands-on, and being able to manually go through these exercises gives me confidence that I can do these things in the future.
Crystal Cleaveland
- American Registry for Internet Numbers
SANS offers the ultimate in quality instruction and thoughtful curriculum development. I learned so much this week and can't wait to review and apply what I learned.
Gabrielle S.
- US Federal Agency
Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don’t think there's any better training out there right now.
Ronald Craft
- S-RM
SANS makes the entire experience amazing! I have been attending SANS classes for many years and I keep coming back for more. There is no one else out there that provides security training like SANS.
Ron Foupht
- Werner Enterprises
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
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
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

    SANS In-Person Training = All Access

    Featured Keynote Presentations
    Featured Keynote Presentations
    Each of our 120+ SANS Institute instructors and speakers is a cyber security expert and passionate teacher, dedicated to strengthening the cyber security community. Keep your skills on the pulse at our next keynote!
    Welcome Receptions
    Welcome Receptions
    Brace yourself for full SANS immersion upon day 1 of in-person training at the welcome reception. Meet and network with the global leaders in cybersecurity, grow your cybersecurity colleague community, and more!
    SANS @Night Talks
    SANS @Night Talks
    Workshops & presentations by our faculty and selected subject-matter experts help you broaden your knowledge, get the most for your training dollar, and hear from the voices that matter in cybersecurity.
    NetWars Tournaments
    NetWars Tournaments
    Immerse yourself in hands-on interactive learning exercises that can be used to demonstrate ongoing competency in information security. Learn more about SANS NetWars!

    North America Live Cyber Security Training Events

    Each SANS live cyber security event includes a variety of cyber security courses. In the table below, find the different course focus areas offered at our upcoming events.
    DatesEvent TitleTraining FormatCyber Security and IT EssentialsCloud SecurityCyber DefenseDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseIndustrial Control SystemsCyber Security LeadershipOffensive Operations
    Dec 11-16Cyber Defense Initiative® 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Jan 8-13Cloud Defender 2024 Live Onlinexxxx
    Jan 15-20Classic 2024 Live Onlinexxxxx
    Jan 22-27Cyber Security Mountain: January 2024Live Onlinexxx
    Feb 5-10Tysons Corner- NOVA 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Feb 12-17San Diego 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Feb 19-24Security East New Orleans 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Mar 4-9Las Vegas 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Mar 11-16Dallas 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxx
    Mar 18-20Stay Sharp: March 2024Live Onlinexxxx
    Mar 24-29SANS Orlando 2024In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx

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    Know Before You Go

    Get all of your live training questions answered before you travel to your In-Person course or before you begin your Live Online course.
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    Limited-Time Special Offer on SANS Live Training

    Save $600 when you register and pay by December 13, 2023 for any North America Live Training Event in 2023 or 2024. Use code "SANS600" at checkout.  

    *Offer valid in the United States and Canada only. Some restrictions apply.

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    Get a FREE Hour of SANS Training

    Test-drive SANS Cyber Security Training through course demos, available for 60+ courses. Preview course content, see our top instructors in action, and evaluate difficulty levels before you purchase. After your demo, register for your course by navigating to your preferred course page to learn more and select from our live training formats.
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    Featured Live Cyber Security Training Events

    Our biggest cyber security events of the year! The most powerful gatherings of Cyber Security professionals in the industry.
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    Washington, DC or Live Online - ET Dec 11-16, 2023 30+ Courses Discover how to prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques you can apply immediately. Experience tactical cyber security training taught by experts who work in the industry at CDI 2023.
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    New Orleans, LA or Live Online - CT February 19-24, 2024 30+ Courses Learn real-world cyber security skills from top industry experts during SANS Security East (Feb 19-24, CST). Join us Live Online or in New Orleans, LA.
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    Orlando, FL or Live Online - ET March 24-29, 2024 40+ Courses It’s increasingly important, now more than ever, to stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape and continue advancing your career with SANS Cybersecurity Training.
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    SANS Cloud Defender 2024 - Live Online Only (ET)

    SANS Cloud Defender 2024 (January 8-13, ET) provides intensive, immersion training designed to help you master the practical steps necessary for defending systems and applications in the cloud against the most dangerous threats. SANS Cloud Security focuses the deep resources of SANS on the growing threats to the cloud by providing training, GIAC certifications, research, and community initiatives to help security professionals build, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications.
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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 most Summits.
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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.
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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.
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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 cyber security goals.
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