Learn the Fundamentals
Start gaining real-world skills and knowledge from the top experts in cybersecurity. Four proven training options enable you to select a starting point for your cybersecurity learning journey.
CyberStart
An immersive game for young adults and students to learn fundamental skills before embarking on their career.
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Foundations Course
Learn the core knowledge and skills needed to begin a career transition or prepare you for advanced SANS cybersecurity training.
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Courses and Certifications
Gain deep understanding of fundamental to advanced cybersecurity techniques with hands-on training from experienced and respected mentors.
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Programs to Join Now
See if you qualify for one of the free training programs running now, and share these opportunities with others who may also qualify. Together, through security education and awareness, we will create a safer global community.
CyberStart America
US high school students: Discover your talent and win one of 600 $2,500 college scholarships by playing a game and succeeding in a challenge round. Registration for this challenge has now closed.
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Cyber FastTrack
US college students: Win one of 400 $1,000 scholarships and the SANS Foundations course to let you stand out in the competition for cybersecurity jobs. Deadline: March 31, 2021
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Skill Paths
Explore common cyber career paths and the training that aligns with each.
Free Resources
No technical experience is required to start your journey towards a cybersecurity career. Begin learning the basics with these free resources.
Scholarship Academies
SANS and our partners have launched a series of scholarship programs to empower underrepresented groups, to foster diversity in our industry and to bring more talent into critical cybersecurity roles.
- SANS CyberTalent AcademiesSANS CyberTalent AcademiesLearn more about SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academies for women, veterans and diversity, and apply to be accepted into a future cohort.
- VetSuccess Immersion AcademyVetSuccess Immersion AcademyVeterans and active duty spouses are invited to apply for acceptance into a future VetSuccess Academy.