Interactive Cyber Security Training Taught by Industry Experts
SANS is committed to delivering high-quality cyber security training so you can keep your skills sharp and stay ahead of cyber threats. Join us for interactive training during SANS 2021 - Live Online (March 22-27, EDT), and receive relevant, applicable training from wherever you are. Choose your course and register now for practical training taught by top industry practitioners.

SANS NetWars Tournaments
We are hosting three Virtual NetWars Tournaments during this event:
- Core NetWars Tournament - New Version with all new challenges and hints built from the ground up!
- March 25 & 26 from 6:30-9:30 PM EDT
- From some of the most devious yet whimsical minds in the field, Core NetWars Tournament 7 is a trip through a whimsical and off-kilter technical landscape with computers walking the streets focused on a mission you’ll have to unravel.
- Cyber Defense NetWars Tournament
- March 25 & 26 from 7:15-10:15 PM EDT
- Test your skills in Administration, Threat Hunting, Log Analysis, Packet Analysis, Cryptography, and much more. Cyber Defense NetWars challenge is a defense-focused competition aimed at testing your ability to solve problems and secure your systems from compromise.
- DFIR NetWars Tournament
- March 25 & 26 from 6:30-9:30 PM EDT
- DFIR NetWars is an incident simulator packed with a vast amount of forensic, malware analysis, threat hunting, and incident response challenges designed to help you gain proficiency without the risk associated when working real life incidents.
As a paid course registrant for SANS 2021, you will receive an email invitation the week of the event detailing how to confirm your spot and join NetWars online. You will need to follow the steps in the email to join your tournament. Then get ready to practice your skills through cutting-edge challenges and integrated storylines.
SANS 2021 Attendees: Take a Break and join us for Trivia Night!
Wednesday, March 24th – 6:30pm to 7:30pm ET
SANS is excited to announce a new @Night Program event exclusive for the attendees of SANS 2021.
Please join us on Wednesday after class for a virtual night of challenge and intrigue. The trivia competition will be held on a secure platform with option of enabling webcams and chat features to meet your fellow attendees. Gather your family and friends or play on your own! Exciting prizes available for top teams or individuals.
Registration information will be provided during the event through the SANS Training Slack Workspace
View a SANS Live Online Demo:
SANS 2021 Features:
- Practical cyber security training taught by real-world practitioners
- Real-time support from GIAC-certified TAs
- 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
What attendees say about their SANS training experience:
“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., US Federal Agency
“Honestly, I don't see any room for improvement in the instructor, course, platform or TAs. I really love the Live Online platform, and the TAs are killing it! It's truly an incredible experience so far.” - Evan Carrillo, Booz Allen Hamilton
“The materials and instructors are excellent and the content is relevant to current security operations in any industry. The combination of labs and NetWars provides hands-on experience that really helps to understand the content.” - Jerry Bunn, Digital Realty
"In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's nothing short of amazing how SANS was able to adapt. Having a dedicated moderator and TA in the room along with the instructor is an amazing help, and it also made me feel like SANS actually cares about my training experience. One side benefit is that we can focus on the instructor while others are asking questions, so it's much less distracting!” – James Murphy, ARI