Cyber Security Training at SANS New York City 2023

Join us in New York for Innovative Cyber Security Training

TRAIN NOW AND BE MISSION-READY TOMORROW

In New York City or Live Online: July 24 – 29, ET

Welcome to the Big Apple! On behalf of the 2023 SANS NYC Training Committee, we are thrilled to return to New York and welcome new and repeat customers from all over the globe. We are living in such exciting times in the cybersecurity industry. This training event was created to leverage our powerful collection of premium courses, including our brand-new course, SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and many more. Validating course mastery can also be done through GIAC Certifications.

Cybersecurity is a growing practice area for professionals in financial services, legal services, and business consulting. With organizations facing a workforce deficit along with mounting regulatory pressure to meet cyber security mandates, SANS Live Training addresses these concerns through immersive training and hands-on labs. In addition, cutting-edge training extras will be provided including our Featured Keynote, Welcome Reception, and networking opportunities to connect with alike professionals.

As always, The SANS Promise: You will be able to apply the skills and techniques you’ve learned as soon as you return to work! We’re looking forward to spending a week with you in New York City, this Summer! 

Jason Awad | Director, SANS North America

SANS New York City 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
• Several courses align with GIAC certifications
• Featured Keynote & Welcome Reception
• Plus, several training extras with instructors and alike industry professionals

Please note, courses are available In-Person in New York City 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. 

If you would like to attend In-Person, please register now to ensure your spot before the event meets capacity.

The Westin New York Grand Central

212 E 42nd St

New York, NY 1001

Phone: 212-490-8900

The Westin New York Grand Central

The Westin New York Grand Central offers unparalleled access to the terminals, shops and restaurants of New York City. Nearby, other Manhattan must-sees include Bryant Park, MoMA, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center.

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

A special discounted rate of $235.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. A limited number of Government Per Diem rooms at the prevailing rate are available with proper ID. Daily facilities fee will be waived at check-in. These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Monday, July 3, 2023. There is no destination fee in the SANS group rate although it shows in the booking link. This charge will be revised upon check-in.

To make a regular reservation please visit this link.

To make a government per diem reservation please visit this link.

An on-site raffle will be held during the event to award a SANS attendee who booked their room in the hotel block 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points! Hotel room needs to be reserved through the booking link above to qualify.

Top 3 reasons to stay at the Westin New York Grand Central

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 Westin New York Grand Central, 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 Westin New York Grand Central that you won't want to miss!

Travel Arrangements and Directions

Please visit the hotel’s website or contact them directly at 212-490-8900 for prevailing parking rates that are subject to change prior to the official meeting dates.

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In these cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximately 15.6 miles

From LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximately 8.2 miles

From Penn Station: Approximately 1.5 miles

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Experience New York City

3 Quick Facts about NYC

1. More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. 4 in 10 households speak a language other than English.
2. New York City’s Federal Reserve Bank has the largest gold storage in the world. The vault is 80 feet below street level and contains $90 billion in gold.
3. The New York Public Library has over 50 million books and other items and is the second largest library system in the nation after the Library of Congress. It is also the 3rd largest library in the world.

Recommended Web Links

https://www.nycgo.com/

Health and Safety Information

Student safety is one of our greatest priorities. We make proactive decisions that are grounded in care. 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. 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.