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SANS Raleigh 2025

  • Mon, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 20, 2025
  • 9 Courses
  • English
Hilton Raleigh North Hills & Virtual (ET)
3415 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
Raleigh, Overhead Shot of City
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Elevate Your Skills. Redefine the Cyber Game.

Join an energizing and focused event that blends deep technical learning with meaningful connections. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or leveling up your expertise, this event gives you face time with top-tier instructors and peers from across the industry. Add hands-on labs, interactive receptions, and bonus networking opportunities, and you have a transformative week that goes far beyond the classroom.

SANS Live Training

Innovative Courses, Industry-Leading Instructors

Whether you're refining your cybersecurity skill set or exploring cutting-edge solutions, you'll find the right course here. Explore tracks on:

  • Cloud Native Security and DevSecOps Automation
  • Enterprise Penetration Testing
  • ICS/SCADA Security Essentials
  • Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

…and more.

This is more than an event — it’s a deep dive into a supportive, distraction-free space built for growth and collaboration.

Students Say

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    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.U.S. Federal Agency
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    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 SeckJohns Hopkins APL
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    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 MoellerEureka Strategic Consulting
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    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 MarriottPfizer
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2 Free practice tests when you add a certification exam attempt to your course. Available for select courses below.

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Featured Speakers

Aaron Cure

Aaron Cure

Principal Security Consultant

Aaron is a Senior Security Consultant at Cypress Data Defense and teaches SANS SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, and SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing.

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Bryce Galbraith

Bryce Galbraith

Freelance Consultant

Bryce provides highly specialized ethical hacking and cyber security consulting services to clients around the world and teaches thousands of cyber security professionals how to defend against advanced adversaries.

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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Principal Security Engineer

Eric is a co-founder and principal security engineer at Puma Security focusing on modern static analysis product development and DevSecOps automation. He is co-author and instructor for three SANS Cloud Security courses.

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Don Murdoch

Don Murdoch

Cyber Defense Principal

Don Murdoch, GSE, MSISE, MBA has over 20 years of IT and InfoSec experience across several disciplines. His experience with SANS includes GCIH grader, Advisory Board member, and courseware developer.

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Paul Piotrowski

Paul Piotrowski

Senior ICS Security Engineer

Paul has spent over 22 years in Shell in various security roles including network operations, risk governance and compliance, audit, incident management, forensics, pen testing and project management. He holds a B.SC degree in Computer Science.

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Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Consultant

In his 20+ years of experience, Mark Williams has worked in public and private sectors in the Americas, Canada, and Europe in the fields of security, compliance, and management.

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Daily required course training hours throughout the week.

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Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

A special discounted rate of $155.00 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 Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 11:59PM. After the cutoff date, if you would like to make a reservation at the host venue, please email kbaruch@sans.org.

Overnight parking is discounted to $2.00 per night for SANS attendees who book through the link below (includes in and out privileges).

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3 Reasons To Stay At The Event Venue

  • Ultimate Convenience

    Eliminate the hassle of daily commutes and wasted travel time. You’ll have everything you need—from your training to dining and amenities - all in one centralized, convenient location.

  • Seamless Networking Opportunities

    Stay where the action is! Maximize your chances to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders - from impromptu conversations in the lobby to exclusive after-hours events.

  • All Day, All Event Access

    SANS live training events include bonus sessions exclusively at the venue. Staying on-site ensures you won’t miss these opportunities to grow your network and engage with peers beyond the conference agenda.

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Travel Information

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

The hotel is located a mile from North Hills’ shops and dining and offers a free shuttle there and to Holly Park and Duke Raleigh Hospital. Downtown, the North Carolina State Capitol, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are within five miles. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 14 miles away. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and free WiFi.

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Travel Arrangements and Directions

- Self-Parking: $8.00 daily (includes in and out privileges) - Valet Parking: Unavailable - Overnight parking is discounted to $2.00 per night for SANS attendees (includes in and out privileges). Rates listed are prevailing and subject to change. Alternative Parking Options - SANS recommends researching nearby parking facilities for more affordable options. Some popular parking apps that can help you locate and reserve space during your training are SpotHero, ParkMobile, and ParkWhiz Distances from Nearby Airports - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): Approximately 14 miles.

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Hilton "Find Your Perfect Match" Status Match Promotion

Unlock Hilton Gold Status with staying 8 nights in a 90-day period. Did you know by staying just 8 nights in a 90-day period with Hilton, you can status match your current loyalty program to Hilton Gold Status? Hilton Gold Status provides exclusive perks such as a daily food and beverage credit, premium internet access, potential room upgrades based on availability, and many more benefits.

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The discount ranges from 1% - 10% depending on the origin airport. When making the flight reservation, use the code - 'ZQ33173387'. Please Note: This discount applies to flights with United Airlines and other codeshare airlines and does not apply to basic economy fares. Call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.

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Save on Delta Flights To Live Events

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special flight discounts for SANS Institute customers!  Depending on fare type, domestic discounts range from 2- 10%. Use Meeting Event Code 'NM47F' during booking.  You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (EST)  *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number. Discounts valid on Delta and applicable Codeshare flights.

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