Come to Austin for Hands-On Cyber Security Training

Attend in Austin, TX or Live Online

SANS Pen Test Austin 2024 (April 22-27) is six days of in-depth, hands-on penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, and exploit development training for professionals who need to know how to find vulnerabilities within their organizations, understand risk, and prioritize resources based on potential real-world attacks.

This event isn't just for penetration testers or red team members; it is for any information security professional who wants to understand the mindset, tools, and techniques used by those who intrude where they don't belong. If you like to break things, put them back together, find out how they work, and mimic the actions of real-world bad guys—all the while providing real business value to your organization—this event is for you! View the line-up of cutting-edge offensive operations courses, and register now to learn from leading industry experts. 

SANS Pen Test Austin 2024 Features

  • In-Person or Live Online training (see Available Courses for details)
  • Core NetWars Tournament (In-Person Only)
  • 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
  • Most courses aligning with GIAC certifications to validate your knowledge

Please note, courses are available In-Person in Austin, TX 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.

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.

Whether you attend In-Person or Live Online, you will receive high-quality cybersecurity training directly from real-world practitioners. Register now to experience training you can use immediately to secure your environment and advance your career.

SANS courses are extremely valuable because of all the hands-on material and their connection to the real world.
Tor Nilsson
- SecurityLink AB
SANS creates a one-of-a-kind learning experience providing world-class training and fascinating opportunities to network and gain new perspectives from your peers!
Justin E.
- US Federal Agency
The instruction at SANS is top-notch. I have been to several SANS training courses and they never disappoint. The instructors bring real life experiences and show the students how the material can be applied.
Thomas Seck
- Johns Hopkins APL
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 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
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    Important Dates

    Refund Date Hotel Group Discount Deadline
    April 5, 2024 April 1, 2024

    Location

    Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol


    701 East 11th St.
    Austin, TX 78701
    Phone: 512-478-1111

    Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

    See the city within the cultural heart of downtown Austin. Rejuvenate in the indoor/outdoor pools and take a break in the Backyard. As one of the most convenient downtown Austin, TX hotels, Sheraton Austin puts you at 11th & 6th Streets, within walking distance of downtown, UT campus & Stadium, the Moody Center, and concert venues (Mohawk, Waterloo, Stubbs.)

    Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

    A special discounted rate of $269.00 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.

    These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Monday, April 1, 2024.

    To make a regular reservation, please visit this link.

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

    Top 3 reasons to stay at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

    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 Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, 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 Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol that you won't want to miss!

    Travel Arrangements and Directions

    A $20 discount on self-parking per day plus applicable taxes for attendees is available for day and overnight parking. Please visit the hotel's website or contact them directly at 512-478-1111 for prevailing parking rates that are subject to change prior to the official meeting dates.

    From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): Approximately 10 miles.

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    Experience Austin

    3 Quick Facts about Austin

    1. Austin has the largest urban bat colony in North America.
    2. Austin gets an average of 300 days of sunshine and is one of the sunniest cities in America.
    3. Austin is the only city in the world that still operates moonlight towers.

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