SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
SEC595Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence
SANS Community Benefits
Connect, learn, and share with other cybersecurity professionals
The Civilian Threat Landscape
Three forces are reshaping how civilian agencies must defend:
- Adversaries are moving faster. China-linked actors continue to pre-position on FCEB networks and critical infrastructure, and AI-enabled tooling is collapsing the time between intrusion and impact.
- Identity is the new perimeter. Credential theft, token hijacking, and consent abuse have replaced traditional perimeter breaches as the dominant initial-access vector for federal targets.
- Agencies are being asked to do more with less. Workforce pressure across the FCEB and CISA itself means SOC analysts, engineers, and CISOs need force-multiplier training that turns junior staff into capable defenders quickly.
SANS training is built for this—practitioner-led, hands-on, and aligned to the priorities your agency is being held accountable to.
Workforce Readiness
Your agency needs cybersecurity professionals who are ready to act. SANS training assesses skills, builds expertise, and validates readiness.
- Close skill gaps: Assess cyber capabilities and create structured learning paths for personnel.
- Build real-world expertise: Cyber ranges and hands-on labs, develop practical, mission-critical skills.
- Achieve certification: Meet GIAC, CISSP, CISM
- Job Roles aligned to NICE Framework
- SANS CyberTalent skills assessment aids as the first step in an agency workforce plan.
- SANS.edu degree and certificate programs are a long-term, tuition-reimbursed workforce pipeline building option.
Alignment with Federal Directives and Compliance
Stay ahead of compliance requirements with training aligned to the following:
- BOD 25-01
- Active Emergency Directives
- FOCAL Plan reporting metrics
- CIRCIA implementation
Training Aligned to Your Mission
Our training ensures your teams have the expertise to safeguard critical systems, respond to cyber threats, and meet federal directives with mission-aligned skills. Whether strengthening defenses, implementing policy, or advancing cyber operations, SANS equips your team with the expertise federal agencies require.
SANS Courses have been mapped to NICE Job Roles, and are designed to support civilian job roles, compliance mandates, and mission objectives.
Upcoming Events
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SANS DC Metro June 2026
Elevate your skills in the epicenter of U.S. policy and defense. This D.C. area event offers elite training plus access to monuments, museums, and networking opportunities in a city that never stops.
Training Event 
- Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6, 2026 • ET
- Arlington, VA, US & Virtual (ET)
- 8 Courses
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SANSFIRE 2026
Light the fuse on your cyber future in Washington, D.C., with SANSFIRE. World-class content, expert instructors, and a capital city rich with sights, stories, and significance.
Training Event 
- Mon, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • ET
- Washington, DC, US & Virtual (ET)
- 34 Courses
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SANS DC Metro September 2026
Elevate your skills in the epicenter of U.S. policy and defense. This D.C. area event offers elite training, plus access to monuments, museums, and networking opportunities in a city that never stops.
Training Event - Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • ET
- Bethesda, MD, US & Virtual (ET)
- 13 Courses
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SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2026
As one of SANS’ most anticipated annual events, CDI 2026 offers a flagship training experience in D.C. Join top-tier instructors for cutting-edge courses. This is the definitive end-of-year training event—designed for defenders ready to level up.
Training Event 
- Mon, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • ET
- Washington, DC, US & Virtual (ET)
- 40 Courses
