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Cyber Security Summits | Helping You Reach the Peak of Your Cyber Security Career

Partnering with the community Exploring real-world solutions to cyber security challenges Access to SANS instructors and expert practitioners Knowledge sharing and professional networking
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2022 Summits by the Numbers

14
Summits
80,864
Attendees
312
Speakers
216
Talks & Panel Sessions

Choose Your Experience

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Cyber Security Summit Speakers

At a Summit, you'll connect with active cyber security practitioners and industry experts that deliver applicable content based on real-world experience.

Speakers and presentations are reviewed and selected by the Summit chair(s) and an advisory board to ensure the material presented gives attendees actionable information they can implement immediately upon returning to their organizations.

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Level Up Your Expertise

Summits are comprised of in-depth presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and sharing forums, where you'll collaborate with fellow cyber security practitioners to generate solutions and uncover tools that will help you protect your organization from ever-evolving threats.
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In-Depth Talks
Summits feature a series of talks about specific tools, proven techniques, and innovative strategies. These presentations utilize case studies and demonstrations that make them as dynamic as they are useful.
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Panel Discussions
Panel discussions bring together leading experts to discuss and debate a specific topic of interest. These discussions will expose you to different perspectives and experiences so that you can gain a more comprehensive view of the topic at hand. The Live Q&A interaction between audience and panelists is what makes these sessions so valuable.
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Interactive Workshops
Workshops provide the opportunity to walk though realistic scenarios with your peers and generate action plans. Workshops are led by experts and use case studies to help attendees examine a scenario and make decisions based on the information provided.
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Sharing Forums
Summits include sessions designed to give you the chance to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned. Whether this is done through lightning talks, Video Wars, networking lunches, or live debates, you'll get the perspective of other attendees who are facing the same challenges you are.

What Attendees Say

There are so many knowledgeable people here who have the same challenges I do. I would recommend this to anyone in the field.
Parveen Atwal
- Intel
It was an amazing experience that I totally recommend. Great speakers, networking, and topics. Invaluable for cybersecurity training.
Miguel Diaz
- ENTEL
I've managed to learn something I didn't know from nearly every session, and I've been made aware of additional tools or methodologies that will help.
Dallas Moore
- PepsiCo
There are tons of great, passionate security professionals with loads of knowledge. Come to listen and talk to people who are great at what they do.
Austin Shell
- ATI
Summits are a great way to meet and talk to the trail blazers; the individuals who each in their own way help shine a light for the rest of the community.
Michael Decker
- ViaSat, Inc.
Every speaker provided me with a valuable takeaway; several had many ideas that I will bring back and implement.
Bob Ebel
- Jeppesen
I always come away from classes and Summits with a ton of new things to read, research and play with that make me a better security professional.
Daniel Bougere
- Securian
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    Exclusive Networking Opportunities

    In addition to in-depth discussions, you'll have the chance to engage with leading experts, SANS instructors, and your peers in the community. Attendees tell us time and again that one of the greatest takeaways from SANS Summits is the many industry connections they forge or deepen during their time with us.

    Boost Your Expertise with a SANS Course

    SANS courses are taught by experienced practitioners who are among the best cyber security instructors in the world. They will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to defend your organization. Explore the Training Roadmap to find the right courses for your immediate cyber security skill development.

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    Upcoming Cyber Security Summits

    Cyber Security Summit & Training events provide an immersive training experience that arms attendees with deep-knowledge and actionable information and has a lasting impact on their careers and their organizations' security programs.
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    Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity Summit

    		VirtualSummit: Apr 4
    Cybersecurity Leadership UK Summit 2023
    Register Here | View Agenda    		London, UK

    Summit: Apr 18

    ICS Security Summit & Training

    Orlando, FL & Virtual

    Summit: May 1-2
    Training: May 3-8

    Small Business Cyber SummitVirtualSummit: May 17

    Cybersecurity Leadership Summit

    		VirtualSummit: May 25
    AI Cybersecurity Summit
    Call for Presentations Open    		Virtual Summit: May 31

    Blue Team Summit & Training

    Denver, CO & Virtual

    Summit: June 12-13
    Training: June 14-19

    ICS Europe Summit & Training
    Register for Summit

    		Munich, Germany

    Summit: June 18
    Training: June 19-24

    Ransomware Summit VirtualSummit: June 23

    DFIR Summit & Training

    Call for Presentations Open

    Austin, TX & Virtual

    Summit: Aug 3-4
    Training: Aug 5-10

    SANS Security Awareness: Managing Human Risk Summit

    Call for Presentations Open

    Las Vegas, NV & Virtual

    Summit: Aug 24-25
    Training: Aug 21-23

    Asia Pacific DFIR Summit & Japan September
    Sign up to be notified when registration opens    		In-Person & VirtualSummit: Sept 7-8
    Training: Sept 11-16
    Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Summit VirtualSummit: Sept 8
    Energy Cybersecurity Summit
    Get notified when registration opens    		VirtualSummit: Sept 25-27
    (Evening Sessions)
    DFIR Europe Summit & Training
    Get notified when registration opens    		Prague, Czech RepublicSummit: Oct 1
    Training: Oct 2-7
    CloudSecNext Summit & Training
    Get notified when registration opens

    Dallas, TX & Virtual

    		Summit: Oct 16-17
    HackFest 2023 Hollywood, CA & VirtualSummit: Nov 16-17

    Summit Resources

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    Code of Conduct

    SANS Summits strive to create an atmosphere of learning, growth, and community. We value the participation and input, in this event and in the industry, of people of all genders, sexual identities, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, and ages. Please support this atmosphere with respectful behavior and speech. This applies to all in-person and online interactions including Slack, Discord, Zoom, GoToWebinar, Skype, etc. If you witness or experience anything contrary to these guidelines, tell us at: conduct@sans.org.

    Choose Your Experience

    Join us In-Person for the full summit experience

    • Technical talks, demos, and panel discussions – Presenters will share proven techniques, tools, and capabilities to help you expand your skillset and better inform your organization’s defenses.
    • Exclusive networking opportunities - Network with leading experts and your peers, tackling the same hard-to-solve problems.
    • Hands-on workshops and CTF’s  (Available at Select Summits) – Led by SANS instructors and course authors, these extended sessions will give you the chance to get practical experience within a specific focus area.
    • Evening social events – Enjoy food and drinks in an exclusive environment you can’t find anywhere else.
    • Solutions track and Sponsor Area (NA Only, Available at Select Summits) – Meet with cybersecurity solution and tool providers throughout the Summit and learn how to leverage their products within your environment.
    • Attend in-person and earn CPE credits - Not only does your participation help you meet the criteria to renew your certifications, but you'll also be taking advantage of free learning opportunities that help you stay ahead of the curve and contribute to a safer community.
    • Full access to approved Summit recordings and presentations

    Attend a Summit Live Online for Free to Access:

    • Highly technical talks, demos, and panel discussions – Presenters will share proven techniques, tools, and capabilities to help you expand your skillset and better inform your organization’s defenses.
    • Interactive live chat – Connect with fellow professionals in your field from around the world.
    • Attend live and earn CPE credits - Not only does your participation help you meet the criteria to renew your certifications, but you'll also be taking advantage of free learning opportunities that help you stay ahead of the curve and contribute to a safer community.
    • Access to approved Summit recording and presentations

    Contact UsFor general Summit enquiries in North America please contact: summit@sans.org
    For Summit enquiries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) please contact: summitemea@sans.org
    For Summit enquires in Asia-Pacific (APAC) please contact: summitapac@sans.org