Come to Washington, DC for Innovative Cyber Security Training

In Washington, DC or Live Online

Learn to combat the world’s latest cyber threats with up-to-the-minute training from real-world practitioners! Connect with other professionals in the cyber community at one of our biggest events of 2023. Join us in Washington, DC, or Live Online for SANSFIRE 2023 (July 10 – July 15, EDT).

SANSFIRE 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

Please note, courses are available In-Person in Washington, D.C 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.

Learn About The SANS Live Training Experience

Are you curious about what to expect from SANS Live Training? Listen to what our alumni say about their experience!

Choose from interactive Live Online and In-Person training available in several time zones and select locations. Whichever format you choose, you will receive high-quality cyber security training you can use immediately.

The Live Online delivery platform ensures students are able to access content, virtual machines, labs, resources, and chat 24 hours a day... Additionally, after the course ends, access to still available! Priceless!!
Britni T.
- US Federal Agency
The labs were very hands-on, and being able to manually go through these exercises gives me confidence that I can do these things in the future.
Crystal Cleaveland
- American Registry for Internet Numbers
Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don’t think there's any better training out there right now.
Ronald Craft
- S-RM
SANS offers the ultimate in quality instruction and thoughtful curriculum development. I learned so much this week and can't wait to review and apply what I learned.
Gabrielle S.
- US Federal Agency
I loved being able to participate in my class via an online format. It was very convenient while still providing me with an excellent learning experience.
Joi Lee
- Chapters Health Systems
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    Important Dates

    Refund Date Hotel Group Discount Deadline
    June 23, 2023 June 16, 2023

    Location

    Washington Hilton

    1919 Connecticut Avenue

    N.W. Washington D.C. 20009

    Phone: 202-483-3000

    Washington Hilton

    Find this historic hotel within blocks of Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. The White House and National Mall are less than two miles away. Featured with a seasonal outdoor pool deck complete with fire pits and LivingWell Health Club including choice of exercise classes. Sightseeing buses pick up at the hotel, and tour tickets are sold in the lobby

    Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

    A special discounted rate of $207.00 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 Friday, June 16, 2023.

    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 Washington Hilton

    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 Washington Hilton, 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 Washington Hilton that you won't want to miss!

    Travel Arrangements and Directions

    Please visit the hotel’s website or contact them directly at 202-483-3000 for prevailing parking rates that are subject to change prior to the official meeting dates.

    From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Approximately 7.9 miles.

    From Dulles International Airport (IAD): Approximately 29.0 miles.

    From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI): Approximately 33.9 miles.

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    Experience Washington D.C.

    3 Quick Facts about Washington D.C.

    1. Washington D.C. is missing “J” Street.
    2. The original phone number for the White House in 1878 was simply the number 1. A phone wasn’t installed on the President’s desk in the Oval Office until 1929.
    3. During World War I, Woodrow Wilson bought a flock of sheep to graze on the White House lawn. Not only did it save the manpower needed for mowing the lawn, they sold the wool to raise money for the Red Cross.

    Recommended Web Links

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    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.