SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
SEC595Cyber Defense
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
Benefits of Assessing Your Cybersecurity Workforce
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, confident workforce decisions, demonstrating adherence to regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Job Role Options
Hands-on readiness for key cybersecurity positions: - SOC Analyst Tier 1 - SOC Analyst Tier 2 - Network Analyst - Host Analyst
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
.png&w=1920&q=75)
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 2025 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report — Attract, Hire, and Retain Mid-Level Cybersecurity Roles
52%
of organizations identify not having the right staff as their biggest cybersecurity workforce challenge.
36%
cite budget limitations as primary obstacles to providing cybersecurity training.
51%
of organizations prioritize upskilling and cross-training their workforce rather than relying solely on external hiring.
Pricing the Applied Skills Analysis Platform for Your Organization
The ASAP assessment price is US$495:
- The price is per seat
- The price is the same for any job role
- The price is the same for a 2- or 4-hour assessment
- The assessments have an expiration time of 12 months after the date of purchase