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
Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment by Job Role
Prove Readiness, Plan Training, and Prioritize Growth with the Applied Skills Analysis Platform
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Helping Organizations Turn Insight Into Impact Through Assessments
Whether you're screening new hires, identifying training needs, or preparing staff for promotion, the Applied Skills Analysis Platform measures actual hands-on capabilities through real-world, role-specific tasks to give you the data you need to make smart and confident workforce decisions.
Job Role Options
Hands-on readiness for the following positions: - Host Analyst - Network Analyst - Cyber Defense Analyst - SOC Analyst Tier 1 (Coming Soon!) - SOC Analyst Tier 2 (Coming Soon!)
Smarter Hiring Decisions
Validate candidates before they join your team: - Assess individual readiness for the specific job opening - Validate real-world skills beyond resumes - Replace guesswork with data-driven hiring insights
Maximize Training ROI
Know exactly where to invest your upskilling budget: - Identify individual skill gaps with precision - Use data to prioritize the right training at the right time - Get tailored recommendations mapped to SANS courses
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Promote With Confidence
Support internal growth based on performance data: - Measure readiness for individuals seeking career progression - Provide employees with clear development goals based on results - Use standardized assessments to reduce bias in promotion decisions
Today’s Cyber Workforce Reality
Data provided by the 2026 SANS | GIAC Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report
60%
of organizations say skill gaps are a challenge. Knowing who has the right skills is essential.
54%
of organizations face budget limitations, training investments must be precise—not wasted.
72%
of hiring challenges are in mid-to-senior roles—making internal talent development critical.
Pricing the Applied Skills Analysis Platform for Your Organization
The ASAP assessment price is US$495:
- The price is per license
- Assessments are online with a 2-hour duration
- The assessments have an expiration time of 12 months after the date of purchase