Train with Top Industry Experts Across North America

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 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.

33 Years of SANS Training, since our inception in 1989

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What Do Attendees Say?

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

    2023 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 2023 events.
    DatesEvent TitleTraining FormatCybersecurity and IT EssentialsCloud SecurityCyber DefenseDigital Forensics and Incident ResponseIndustrial Control SystemsCyber Security LeadershipOffensive Operations
    June 19-24Miami 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    June 26-28Stay Sharp: June 2023Live Onlinexxxx
    July 10-15SANSFIRE Washington, DC 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    July 17-22Cloud Security - San Francisco 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxx
    July 24-29New York City 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    July 31-Aug 5Los Angeles 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxx
    August 7-12Nashville 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxx
    August 14-19Chicago 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Aug 21-Sept 1Virginia Beach 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Sept 6-11Network Security 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxxx
    Sept 11-15Stay Sharp: Sept 2023Live Online xxx
    Sept 18-23Maryland - Rockville 2023In-Person & Live Onlinexxxxxx
    Sept 25-30Managing Security RiskLive Online xxxxxx
    Live Training Offer

    Live Training Special Offers

    Special Offer on In-Person & Live Online Training - Register Today!

    Get a GIAC certification attempt when you purchase live training at one of our 2023 premier, upcoming events.

    Use Code: GIACCERT
    A value of $949!

    How to Take Advantage: Register and pay before June 28. Use Code: GIACCERT

    GIAC Certification Eligible 2023 Events:

    Note: Terms & Conditions apply, see below for details.

    If you have questions regarding this offer, please write to support@sans.org. You can also call (301) 654-7267 [Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. United States Eastern Time].

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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.

    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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    Managing Security Risk 2023 - Live Online Only

    Discover the most effective steps to prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques you can implement immediately. Join us Live Online for SANS Managing Security Risk 2023 (September 25-30, EST), and learn from experienced practitioners. You’ll finish ready to apply what you’ve learned the day you return to work.
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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.