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SANS Stay Sharp: Sept 2025

  • Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10, 2025
  • 6 Courses
  • English
Virtual (ET)
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From Skilled to Elite: The Cybersecurity Training That Changes Everything

Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goals in just 2-3 days. From hands-on labs to cutting-edge techniques taught by industry-leading instructors, you'll gain the skills to excel and the certifications to prove it.

In a field that’s constantly evolving, staying ahead isn’t essential—it’s critical. This isn’t just training—it’s a transformative journey packed with opportunities to grow your expertise, connect with industry leaders, and advance your career.

Bite-Sized SANS Training

Innovative Courses, Industry-Leading Instructors

Choose from our menu of courses tailored for every practitioner, from foundational skills to cutting-edge innovations, that dive deep into topics like:

  • Managing Human Risk
  • IoT Penetration Testing
  • ICS Security Essentials For Leaders
  • Metasploit For Enterprise Penetration Testing

and many more!

This event creates an intimate, community-focused atmosphere allowing you to focus on learning in a virtual setting with your industry peers.

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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    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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Featured Speakers

Ahmed Abugharbia

Ahmed Abugharbia

Co-founder

Ahmed Abugharbia is a SANS Certified Instructor and founder of Cyberdojo, focusing on GenAI and Cloud Security. With over 17 years of experience in security, Ahmed has worked and led projects in cloud security, network and application security, as well as incident handling.

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Foster Nethercott

Foster Nethercott

Founder

Foster brings nearly a decade of cybersecurity experience in offensive security, penetration testing, and AI security research. As a frequent conference speaker and published author, he combines technical depth with practical offensive strategies.

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Dean Parsons

Dean Parsons

CEO and Principal Consultant

Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force, has established comprehensive ICS security programs and leading industrial-grade incident responses across sectors like telecommunications and energy. He wrote the pivotal SANS ICS Cybersecurity Field Manuals.

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Larry Pesce

Larry Pesce

Vice President of Services

Larry has revolutionized embedded device security with decades of hands-on offensive research, co-authoring SANS's flagship wireless and IoT penetration testing courses, and pioneering SBOM exploitation techniques for supply chain defense strategies.

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Lance Spitzner

Lance Spitzner

Board of Directors

Lance revolutionized cyber defense by founding the Honeynet Project. Over the past 25 years, he has helped 350+ organizations worldwide build resilient security cultures, transforming human risk management into a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity.

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James Leyte-Vidal

James Leyte-Vidal

James Leyte-Vidal, GSE #209, has shaped offensive cybersecurity through decades of frontline innovation, authoring Ethical Password Cracking and leading Fortune 100 InfoSec teams to elevate global cyber defense.

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  • Ultimate Convenience

    Eliminate the hassle of daily commutes and wasted travel time. You’ll have everything you need right from your home.

  • Personalization

    Hands-on learning with the opportunity to ask questions and receive instant feedback from world-renowned experts. Afterward, reinforce your skills with 4-months of access to daily course lecture archives.

  • Hands-On Labs

    Learn cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge with hands-on labs that provide you with techniques you can immediately use in your organization.

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