Interactive Cyber Security Training Taught by Industry Experts
Discover the most effective steps to prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques you can apply immediately. Join us for SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2020 - Live Online (EST), and receive relevant cyber security training from real-world practitioners. Choose your course and register now.
SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® is Live Online this year. Learn about the Live Online experience:
SANS Live Online Events Feature:
- 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
- Archive of course lectures uploaded to your account daily during the event
- Four months of access to your course lectures so you can revisit the recordings

We are hosting three Virtual NetWars Tournaments during this event:
- Core NetWars Tournament
- Dec 17 & 18 from 6:30-9:30 PM EST
- Cyber Defense NetWars Tournament
- Dec 17 & 18 from 7:15-10:15 PM EST
- DFIR NetWars Tournament
- Dec 17 & 18 from 6:30-9:30 PM EST
As a SANS paid course registrant, you will receive an email invitation the week of the event detailing how to reserve your spot and join online. You will need to follow the steps in the email to join your tournament.
Additionally, we’ve extended our free community cyber range schedule through the end of the year with new challenges available each month! Visit our blog for registration details and schedule.
What attendees say about their SANS training experience:
“I simply can't overstate how useful and practical the challenges in NetWars are! I learn something new every time I play.” – Rob Turner, Raytheon
“The Live Online platform does a great job of bringing the classroom to where you are, offering an immersive, interactive experience.” – Chris G., US Federal Department
“The real value of this training lies at the intersection of quality content and delivery by a subject-matter expert actively working in the field, making it incredibly relevant and immediately applicable to my job.” - P. Watson, Microsoft Corp
“SANS is by far the best InfoSec training available in the world. Every instructor and speaker I have encountered at SANS are straight up superstars! The knowledge I gained from SANS is invaluable to not only my career personally, but to any company that employs me. Hands-on, real-world application and practice throughout the course allows for a deeper understanding of how our networks can be attacked and how they should be defended.” - Brian Bailey, West Virginia State Treasurer's Office