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Launch your cyber career in just months with the Army CA SANS program which is comprised of two study paths, each designed for different stages in your career.

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Reskill

This path is for individuals not currently working in cybersecurity who want to change their careers to get into the field. This track focuses on cyber aptitude rather than on formal education.

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Upskill

Designed to help advance stalled careers in cybersecurity, this academy provides a path for individuals with IT experience or limited cybersecurity skills to upskill into an in-demand cybersecurity position in two to four months.

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Available Courses for Army CA program

Training Exam Title	The Official Credential Name for Training/Exam
SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security	GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security	GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style	GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
SEC460 Enterprise and Cloud \|Threat and Vulnerability Assessment	GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA)
SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender	GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth	GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling	GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
SEC505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation	GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations	GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices	GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise	GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation	GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking	GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials	GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics	GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)
SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking	GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
SEC566: Implementing and Auditing the Critical Security Controls	GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
SEC573: Automating Information Security with Python	GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
SEC575: Mobile Device Security and Ethical Hacking	GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing	GIAC Cloud Penetration Testing (GCPN)
SEC599: Defeating Advanced Adversaries - Purple Team Tactics & Kill Chain Defenses	GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)
SEC617: Wireless Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking	GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking	GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
FOR498: Digital Acquisition and Rapid Triage	GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)
FOR500: Windows Forensic Analysis	GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics	GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
FOR572: Advanced Network Forensics: Threat Hunting, Analysis, and Incident Response	GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence	GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
FOR585: Smartphone Forensic Analysis In-Depth	GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
FOR610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques	GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
MGT414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification	GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
MGT512: Security Leadership Essentials For Managers	GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
MGT514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership	GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
MGT525: IT Project Management, Effective Communication, and PMP® Exam Prep	GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification (GCPM)
MGT551: Building and Leading Security Operations Centers	GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
AUD507: Auditing & Monitoring Networks, Perimeters & Systems	GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
LEG523: Law of Data Security and Investigations	GIAC Law of Data Security and Investigations (GLEG)
ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials / GICSP	GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response	GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection	GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP)
SEC450: Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis	GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP	GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
FOR518: Mac and iOS Forensic Analysis and Incident Response	GIAC iOS and MacOS Examiner (GIME)

Upcoming Training Events for the Army CA SANS Program

September 30 - October 7, 2024 Summit Sept 30 - Oct 1 13 Courses: Oct 2 - 7 Denver, CO & Live Online Whether you're planning to dive into the full CloudSecNext experience in Denver, or the free, curated content offered Live Online, you'll walk away with new tools, techniques, and connections that will have a lasting impact on your career.

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Coral Gables, FL or Live Online - ET November 17-23, 2024 17 Courses Enhance your cybersecurity skills at SANS DFIRCON Miami 2024: Special Edition (November 17-23, ET). Join us for a premier cybersecurity event led by top industry course authors known for their deep expertise and practical approach.

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Washington, DC, US and Virtual - ET Fri, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 18, 2024 41 Courses Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2024!

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