Security West 2021 - Live Online

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 Security West 2021 - Live Online (May 10-15, PDT), and receive relevant cyber security training from real-world practitioners. Choose your course and register now.

SANS NetWars Tournaments

We are hosting two Virtual NetWars Tournaments during this event:

• Core NetWars Tournament
  • May 13 & 14th from 6:30-9:30 PM PDT
  • 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
  • May 13 & 14th from 7:15-10:15 PM PDT
  • 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.

As a paid course registrant for SANS Security West 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 Security West 2021 attendees: Take a break and join us for Trivia Night!

Wednesday, May 12 - 6:30 to 7:30 PM PDT

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 the option of enabling webcams and chat features to meet your fellow attendees. Gather your family and friends or play on your own! Exciting prizes are 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 Security West 2021 Features:

• Practical cyber security training taught by real-world practitioners
• Hands-on labs in a virtual environment
• Courseware in electronic and printed books
• Several courses aligning 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:

"This *really* pulled a lot together for me, and it’s been hugely valuable - I know parts of this are going to impact my approach to my work from my first day back." - Merewyn Boak, Apple

"The Live Online delivery platform ensures students are able to access content, virtual machines, labs, resources, and chat 24 hours a day...Additionally, after the course ends, access is still available! Priceless!!" – Britni T., US Federal Agency

"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