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SANS Virginia Beach 2026

  • Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 4, 2026
  • 18 Courses
  • English
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront & Virtual (ET)
3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451 and 3315 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Pick Your Week of Cybersecurity Training on the Oceanfront

SANS Virginia Beach 2026 offers in-person and Live Online cybersecurity training across two consecutive weeks.

Week 1 (August 24-29)

To accommodate high demand, Week 1 courses will be held at two hotel locations.

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

  • SEC401
  • SEC450
  • SEC511
  • SEC530
  • SEC565
  • FOR577

Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

  • SEC501
  • SEC504
  • FOR500

Ultimate Convenience

The Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront are less than a five-minute walk apart and are connected by both the Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue.

Week 2 (August 31-September 4)

All Week 2 courses will be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Why SANS Virginia Beach Hits Different — A Personal Message from Instructor Rich Greene

Why SANS Virginia Beach Hits Different — A Personal Message from Instructor Rich Greene

The course lineup spans over two consecutive weeks giving SANS Virginia Beach one of the deepest cybersecurity training rosters on the summer calendar, with advanced courses like red team operations, SOC leadership, and zero trust architecture. Attendees come for one week, whichever one their course falls in, so the step worth taking before booking travel is confirming your chosen start date.

Both host hotels sit a short walk from the boardwalk and Neptune's Park, and an optional 5K along the oceanfront runs before class starts.

Course Highlights:

  • Run offensive engagements the way Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation teaches teams to emulate real adversaries.
  • Build and lead a SOC using the frameworks covered in Building and Leading Security Operations Centers.
  • Architect a zero trust environment in Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering.

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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Save $900 on SANS Live Training Courses This Summer

Any 4–6 day North America course, In-Person or Live Online Book now, train when it suits you. Choose your course and register between July 5 - August 15, 2026. Your course can start any time, even after the promo ends. Use code “SUMMER900” at checkout.

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Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

Hilton VBO (Weeks 1 and 2): A special discounted rate of $219.00 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.

Hilton Garden Inn VBO (Week 1): A special discounted rate of $209.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate.

Parking is complimentary for SANS attendees at either hotel. See Travel Arrangements and Directions section below for details.

These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Monday August 10, 2026.

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Course Location Notice

  • WEEK 1: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn

    To accommodate high demand for SANS Virginia Beach 2026, Week 1 courses will be held at both hotel locations. Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront: SEC401, SEC450, SEC511, SEC530, SEC565, FOR577 Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront: SEC501, SEC504, FOR500

  • Ultimate Convenience

    The hotels are less than a five-minute walk from one another and are accessible from both the Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue.

  • WEEK 2: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

    Week 2 courses will all be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

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Travel Information

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Located just off the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a short walk to the beach and next door to Neptune's Park. Local restaurants and bars are within a mile. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is 10 minutes away and located under four miles from Ocean Breeze Waterpark. Enjoy the rooftop infinity pool and award-winning restaurant.

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Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Footsteps from Virginia Beach surf and sand. Located 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and Ocean Breeze Waterpark are four miles away. Relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

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Travel Arrangements and Directions

Parking at both the Hilton VBO and Hilton Garden Inn VBO is complimentary for all SANS attendees. If you are staying at either hotel, please use self-parking and notify the front desk at check-in. If you are commuting, please use Valet parking and let the attendant know you are attending the SANS conference to receive the complimentary parking. Distance from Nearby Airports - Norfolk International Airport (ORF): Approximately 18 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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