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Summit: Oct 28-29 | Training: Oct 30-Nov 4 | Austin, TX & Live Online
Summit Co-Chairs: Steve Sims & John Hubbard
Offense informs Defense. Defense informs Offense.
Organizations face a critical disconnect between offensive security experts who identify vulnerabilities and defensive teams tasked with protecting systems. The Hack & Defend Summit brings these different security professionals together to learn from each other and build better protection strategies. By working together instead of separately, we can create stronger defenses against real threats.
Join us this October in Austin, TX for practical workshops, presentations from experts, and network with other security professionals. Whether you're interested in finding vulnerabilities, defending systems, or managing security teams, the Hack & Defend Summit will help you learn new skills and protect against cyber attacks.
Choose Your Experience: In-Person or Live Online
Whether you're planning to dive into the full Hack & Defend Summit experience in Austin, or the free, curated content offered Live Online, you'll walk away with new tools, techniques, and connections that will have a lasting impact on your career.
In-Person: All Access Summit Experience in Austin
The In-Person Summit includes exclusive access to:
- ALL Summit Keynotes & Talks: Two full days of highly technical content
- Connect with Offensive & Defensive Legends in the Community: Enjoy opportunities for deep-dive discussions, and casual chats over breaks, meals, and evening receptions.
- Hands-On Workshops and Challenges
- Summit Night Out: The days will be filled with the latest in red, blue, and purple, but the fun goes up a notch at night for those joining us in Austin. You’ll have the chance to unwind and explore with Summit Co-Chairs, speakers, and your fellow attendees.
- SANS Offensive Operations & Cyber Defense Swag and Posters
- FOOD! - 2 days of light breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included
- First-Access to Approved Recordings and Presentations
Live Online: Curated Talks Streamed from Austin to You
- Select talks and content
- Interactive chat on Slack – connect with your pen test community
- First access to recordings and presentations
As an attendee, you’ll walk away from your Summit experience with a fresh perspective, a better connection with the community and new tools that you can immediately leverage in your work.
What Attendees Say
"An enriching experience that exceeded my expectations. The comprehensive range of expert-led sessions provided valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity trends and cutting-edge techniques." - Mahima Dharmasena
"This is an amazing opportunity to learn from the best and to network with the most encouraging people." - Amanda D.
Bundle Your Summit Experience with a SANS Course
Enhance your knowledge base and add to your toolkit with a hands-on, immersive course taught by SANS Instructors — the industry's leading practitioners and course authors.
Train Your Way: In-person away from home or office distractions OR Live Online from anywhere.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available for SANS Hack & Defend Summit 2025. If your organization would be interested in sponsoring, please reach out to sponsorships@sans.org for more information.
