Cyber Security Training at SANS Maryland - Rockville 2023

Join us in Rockville for Hands-On Cyber Security Training Taught by Industry Experts

Attend in-person in Rockville, MD or Live Online

Discover the most effective steps to prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques taught by top practitioners during SANS Maryland - Rockville 2023 (September 18-23) . Choose your course and register now for hands-on training you can use immediately.

SANS Maryland- Rockville 2023 Features

• In-Person or Live Online training (see Available Courses for details)
• Practical cyber security training taught by real-world practitioners
• Hands-on labs in a virtual environment
• Courses include electronic and printed books
• Opportunity to earn CPEs to demonstrate ongoing skill development
• Several courses aligning with GIAC certifications to validate your knowledge

Please note, courses are available In-Person in Rockville, MD or Live Online during this event. Please see course details below for availability. For In-Person courses, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to secure your spot.

In-Person Event Considerations

With your health and wellbeing in mind, we are working closely with the event venue to apply the greatest safety measures and highest standards of cleanliness for our In-Person attendees.

Live Online Training

Live Online courses include live stream instruction with real-time support from GIAC-certified teacher assistants, plus an archive of course lectures uploaded to your account daily during the event and four months of access to your course lectures recordings.

SANS Live Training Offers You

• Flexible Options: Interactive, immersion-style training available Live Online or In-Person with opportunities to network with and learn from other professionals.
• Courses on the cutting edge: All courses are designed to align with dominant security team roles, duties, and disciplines.
• Training from the best: SANS instructors are active security practitioners who bring their extensive knowledge and real-world experiences to the classroom.
• GIAC Certification: Several certifications align with SANS training courses, validating student mastery for professional use in critical, specialized InfoSec domains, and job-specific roles.
• The SANS Promise: You will be able to apply the skills and techniques you’ve learned as soon as you return to work.

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

1750 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852-1699

Phone: 301-468-1100

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

Conference center convenience near DC. Located opposite Twinbrook Metro Station, which goes to the heart of Washington DC in 30 minutes. Also nearby are offices for the FDA, Lockheed Martin, IBM, and iHeartRadio. Hotel offers a restaurant, bar, café, and fitness center.

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations A special discounted rate of $199.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate.

This rate includes Internet in your room and is only available through Monday, August 28, 2023.

To make a regular reservation, please visit this link.

Top 3 reasons to stay at the Hilton Rockville

1. No need to factor in daily cab fees and the time associated with travel to alternate hotels. Everything is in one convenient location!
2. By staying at the Hilton Rockville, you gain the opportunity to further network with your industry peers and remain in the center of the activity surrounding the conference.
3. SANS schedules additional networking events at the Hilton Rockville that you won't want to miss!

Travel Arrangements and Directions

A discounted overnight parking rate of $20 per vehicle/per evening and a discounted day parking rate of $5 per vehicle/per day plus applicable taxes for attendees is available.

From Reagan Washington Airport (DCA): Approximately 23.1 miles

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Approximately 28 miles

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Experience Rockville

3 Quick Facts about Rockville

1. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland’s most populous jurisdiction.
2. Rockville has one of the few surviving Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) Metropolitan Branch stations.
3. Nearby attractions include Annapolis Navel Academy, Arlington National Cemetery, American Film Institute, and American University.

Health and Safety Information

As we welcome you back to In-Person Training, your safety remains our greatest priority. We continue to make proactive decisions that are grounded in care, ensuring your peace of mind and we are grateful for the trust you have shown us over the years. 

SANS continues to adhere to all official government and local authority guidance, as well as any venue or location-specific imposed regulation. 

It is important to consider your own personal situation and the risk to you, your fellow attendees, and SANS faculty and staff before attending in-person training. 

Our measures will be implemented in accordance with local government agencies guidance in effect during the event. As a result, our practices may vary from event to event.

• We take great pride in only working with hotel venues that maintain rigorous standards of cleanliness and hygiene and continue to monitor the evolving situation and guidelines.
• We will ensure proper distancing, where needed, inside of classrooms and event seating areas.
• We intend to deliver the highest level of hygiene and safety protocol during our event to ensure attendees, faculty, staff, sponsors, and vendors can connect, learn, network, and return to business as usual, effectively, and safely.