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SANS San Francisco 2026

  • Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7, 2026
  • 10 Courses
  • English
Hilton Financial District San Francisco & Virtual (PT)
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge
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Cybersecurity Training in the Financial District

SANS San Francisco 2026 is a cybersecurity training event running November 2 - 7 at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District, in-person and online. Courses cover security leadership, forensics, zero trust architecture, and AI security automation.

SANS Live Training

Training in the Middle of the Bay Area's Security Sector

The Bay Area's technology and finance companies are some of the most-targeted organizations in the country by attackers, and their security teams fill these classrooms, which raises the level of the questions and the peer conversations. The cybersecurity training offered at this event include Windows forensic analysis to zero trust architecture, and several instructors consult across those same local sectors, so the examples land close to home.

The Hilton Financial District sits blocks from those companies' offices, with Bay views from the upper floors and the Ferry Building a short walk for lunch.

Course Highlights:

  • Recover evidence from a compromised endpoint in Windows Forensic Analysis.
  • Architect defenses around zero trust principles in Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering.
  • Automate red, blue, and purple team workflows with AI in AI and Security Automation for Red, Blue, and Purple Teams.

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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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Early Bird Offer

Save $500 USD using the code "EarlyBirdNA" and pay for any 4-6 day course (excluding Beta Courses and 300 Level Courses) by September 17, 2026.

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Featured Speakers

Christopher Crowley

Christopher Crowley

Independent Consultant at Montance, LLC

Chris Crowley, SANS Senior Instructor and SOC consultant, combines 25 years of cyber operations leadership and AI expertise to train defenders to detect, analyze, and respond to modern threats with clarity, confidence, and hands-on precision.

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Jean-François Maes

Jean-François Maes

CEO at Offensive Guardian

Jean-François is based in Portugal, where he is the CEO of Offensive Guardian, a boutique red and purple teaming shop providing freelance services to various organizations. He has worked for other noteworthy firms, including, but not limited to: Neuvik, TrustedSec, Fortra's Cobalt-Strike team, and NVISO.

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My-Ngoc Nguyen

My-Ngoc Nguyen

CEO at Secured IT Solutions

My-Ngoc Nguyen brings 25 years of IT and cybersecurity experience to SANS leadership training, helping students connect risk, compliance, governance, people, process, and technology to the security decisions they face at work.

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Monta Elkins

Monta Elkins

Hacker-in-Chief at FoxGuard Solutions

Monta Elkins is currently "Hacker-in-Chief" for FoxGuard Solutions, an ICS patch provider. A security researcher and consultant; he was formerly Security Architect for Rackspace, and the first ISO for Radford University.

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Ross Bergman

Ross Bergman

SANS Principal Instructor Ross Bergman brings nearly four decades of hands-on and leadership experience. SANS Senior Instructor Dave Shackleford has advised hundreds of organizations on cloud, network, and security architecture.

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Ron Hamann

Ron Hamann

Cyber Security Engineering SME at Serco

Ron is a retired US Air Force officer and enlisted person with over 30 years of experience in information technology and information assurance, from software development and system administration to security analysis and security operations.

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Daily required course training hours throughout the week.

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Hilton Financial District San Francisco

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

A special discounted rate of $249.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. The rate displayed on the booking link includes a 3.6% daily mandatory CA Tourism Assessment. The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate.

SANS attendees will receive parking discounts of $10 per overnight and $3 per day for commuters

This rate include Internet in your room and are only available through Friday, October 16, 2026.

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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 San Francisco Financial District

A Financial District stay with views of the Bay. With views of Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay, the hotel is less than a mile from the Ferry Building, Union Square, and Coit Tower. City Lights bookstore of North Beach is just three blocks away. The technology lounge, The Cloud, features floor-to-ceiling TVs and comfy chairs, and you'll love the iconic views from the Bay View rooms.

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Travel Arrangements and Directions

SANS attendees will receive parking discounts of $10 per overnight and $3 per day for commuters. Venue Parking Details - Self-Parking: $74.10 per day Rate listed is prevailing and subject to change. Alternative Parking Options - SANS recommends researching nearby parking facilities for more options. Popular parking apps that can help you locate and reserve space during your training: SpotHero, ParkMobile, and ParkWhiz. Distance from Nearby Airports: - San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximately 14.2 miles - Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximately 19.7 miles

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We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming event. To make flight reservations online please book below and use discount code ZR8A247885. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

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Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for SANS Institute! You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code ‘NM4QS’. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

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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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