Security West 2018
San Diego, CA | Fri, May 11 - Fri, May 18, 2018Due to high demand for Security training at SANS Security West 2018, the following courses will take place at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina: SEC503, SEC505, SEC542, MGT414, MGT512, and MGT517. The hotel neighbors the Manchester Grand Hyatt and is accessible from both Harbor Drive and the Bayfront. Courseware Distribution and Event Check-In for these six courses will take place at the Marriott Marquis San Diego on: Thursday, May 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, May 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Badge and Courseware Distribution for these classes will only be available at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. We are hosting the "Welcome to SANS Talk" on the morning of Friday, May 11 at each venue but all additional SANS@Night presentations will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Please check the schedule tab for the bonus sessions. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Women's CONNECT Event
- Monday, May 14th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This reception is free of charge, but space is limited. Please register below.
Location:
Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel | One Market Place | San Diego, CA | 619-232-1234
Schedule:
6:00pm - 7:00pm Networking Reception
7:15pm - 8:15pm Special talk: Failing to Succeed in Cyber Security and Risk Management- My Ngoc Nguyen
Joins SANS and ISSA International Women In Security Special Interest Group (WIS SIG) as we partner with local association chapters and groups to foster an evening of connections, both by having their members attend and having group representatives on hand to discuss their group, its activities and benefits of membership.
From Jean Jennings Bartik to Diane Greene, women have always been a driving force in the field of information technology. Their experiences have been filled not only with stories of overcoming challenges but also ones of innovation and inspiration. Enjoy the connection building and camaraderie of your peers, while discussing the recent successes relating to local luminaries such as, Joann Maguire, Sandra Rothenberg, Pam Shockley-Zalabak, Judith Wagner, among MANY others.
For more information about the SANS training event taking place during the week, click here.
Bonus Sessions
The following bonus sessions are open to all paid attendees at no additional cost. There are many different types of events that fall into these categories:
- SANS@Night: Evening presentations given after day courses have ended. This category includes Keynotes.
- Special Events: SANS-hosted events and other non-technical recreational offerings. This category includes, but is not limited to, Receptions and Information Tables.
- Vendor: Events hosted by external vendor exhibitors.
- Lunch & Learn: Short presentations given during the lunch break.
Friday, May 11
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to SANS- Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel | Bryan Simon | Friday, May 11th, 8:00am - 8:30am | Special Events |
| Welcome to SANS- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | Jason Fossen | Friday, May 11th, 8:00am - 8:30am | Special Events |
| An Interactive Look at Cyber Crime & Today's Threat Landscape | Stephen Sims & James Lyne | Friday, May 11th, 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Keynote |
Saturday, May 12
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Become a SANS Instructor | Eric Conrad | Saturday, May 12th, 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Lunch and Learn |
| Three Keys for SecDevOps Success | Frank Kim | Saturday, May 12th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Threat Detection on the Cheap | Evan Dygert | Saturday, May 12th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Blockchain 101 | G. Mark Hardy | Saturday, May 12th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Building an Effective Security Monitoring Program | Jake Williams | Saturday, May 12th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
Sunday, May 13
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT6D: Moving Target IPv6 Defense | Randy Marchany | Sunday, May 13th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| When Devices Attack! | Billy Rios | Sunday, May 13th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Mac Times, MAC Times and More! | Lee Whitfield | Sunday, May 13th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
Monday, May 14
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Donuts with the Graduate Students | — | Monday, May 14th, 7:30am - 9:00am | Reception |
| Why Threat Intelligence? | Kyle Thompson, Sr. Security Engineer | Monday, May 14th, 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Lunch and Learn |
| Women's CONNECT Event | — | Monday, May 14th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Special Events |
| Failing to Succeed in Cyber Security and Risk Management | My-Ngoc Nguyen | Monday, May 14th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
Tuesday, May 15
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Showcase | — | Tuesday, May 15th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Vendor Event |
Wednesday, May 16
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidating Security Controls and Monitoring Systems for Your Hybrid IT Environments | Felix Jimenez, Technical Account Manager, Post-Sales | Wednesday, May 16th, 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Lunch and Learn |
