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SANS San Francisco Fall 2025

  • Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 22, 2025
  • 11 Courses
  • English
Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel & Virtual (PT)
55 Cyril Magnin St., San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge
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Unlock Your Cybersecurity Potential in San Francisco

This isn’t just another training — it’s where future leaders are forged. Engage with elite faculty, experience cutting-edge content firsthand, and connect with a community of cyber professionals eager to rise. With bonus events like workshops, receptions, and curated networking sessions, you’ll walk away with more than knowledge — you'll walk away empowered.

SANS Live Training

Innovative Courses, Industry-Leading Instructors

Choose from a spectrum of courses built to empower practitioners at every stage of the leadership journey. Delve into subjects such as:

  • Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
  • Windows Forensic Analysis
  • Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis
  • Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise

…and much more.

Enjoy a close-knit learning environment, high-impact after-hours events, and the unmatched value of community-driven education.

This event creates an intimate, community-focused atmosphere allowing you to focus on learning in a distraction-free setting with your like-minded industry peers. Enjoy bonus after-class extras like hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that extend value far beyond the classroom.

Your evolution begins here. Join SANS and transform your future.

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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.
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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.
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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) by August 18, 2025.

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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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SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

Essentials
SEC401Cyber Defense
SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
  • GIAC Security Essentials
  • 6 Days
  • 46 CPEs
  • Ted Demopoulos
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

Essentials
SEC504Offensive Operations
SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler
  • 6 Days
  • 38 CPEs
  • Ron Hamann
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing

Intermediate
SEC560Offensive Operations
SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing
  • GIAC Penetration Tester
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Jeff McJunkin
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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FOR500: Windows Forensic Analysis

Essentials
FOR500Digital Forensics and Incident Response
FOR500: Windows Forensic Analysis
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Mari DeGrazia
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response

Intermediate
ICS515Industrial Control Systems Security
ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Dean Parsons
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $9,230 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SEC540: Cloud Native Security and DevSecOps Automation

Advanced
SEC540Cloud Security
SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation
  • GIAC Cloud Security Automation
  • 5 Days
  • 38 CPEs
  • Eric Johnson
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise

Intermediate
SEC530Cyber Defense
SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise
  • GIAC Defensible Security Architecture
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Don Murdoch
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis

Beginner
SEC450Cyber Defense
SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • John Hubbard
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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FOR509: Enterprise Cloud Forensics and Incident Response

Intermediate
FOR509Digital Forensics and Incident Response
FOR509: Enterprise Cloud Forensics and Incident Response
  • GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Megan Roddie-Fonseca
  • Starts 17 Nov 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Featured Speakers

Shawn Chakravarty

Shawn Chakravarty

Senior Director

Shawn is responsible for the SOC, cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and threat hunting efforts at Upwork. He previously built SOCs for PayPal and American Express and has led security teams across the globe.

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Eric Conrad

Eric Conrad

President

Eric Conrad, a SANS Faculty Fellow and course author, has 28 years of information security experience. Eric is the CTO of Backshore Communications and his specialties include Intrusion Detection, Threat Hunting, and Penetration Testing.

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Ron Hamann

Ron Hamann

Cyber Security Engineering SME

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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John Hubbard

John Hubbard

Consultant

John redefined modern SOC operations by engineering globally adopted blue team strategies and co-creating the GSOC cert. Through the Blueprint podcast and SANS leadership, he’s unified thousands of defenders around real-world detection tactics.

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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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Jeff McJunkin

Jeff McJunkin

CEO

Jeff McJunkin, Rogue Valley InfoSec founder, has led Fortune 100 pen tests and shaped Core NetWars. His key role in SANS Holiday Hack Challenge and hands-on security innovations continue to elevate the industry, advancing defenses worldwide.

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Parc 55 San Francisco – a Hilton Hotel

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

A special discounted rate of $279.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability.

The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate. Should the Government Per Diem rate fall below the group rate, a limited number of rooms will be made available at the prevailing Government Per Diem rate.

These rates include Internet in your room, complimentary access to the fitness center, and are only available through Monday, October 27, 2025.

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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

Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel

Find this downtown San Francisco hotel in the center of it all. Parc 55 is located minutes from Union Square. Powell Station and the cable car turnaround, one block from the hotel, link you to the city’s top attractions. Enjoy the on-site fitness center and two restaurants.

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Venue Parking Details

- Self-Parking: Unavailable - Valet Parking: $80.00 daily 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 - San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximately 13.3 miles. - Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximately 19.2 miles.

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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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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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