SANS Rockville 2026 Presents: Community Night, An Exclusive Experience

You're invited to join an evening of complimentary food, beverages, and networking with fellow SANS Community

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Join Us for SANS Community Night

You’re invited to join an invite-only, all-access reception designed for the cybersecurity community’s most engaged professionals. Expect great conversations, great food and drinks, and an atmosphere buzzing with expert insight.

Meet world-renowned instructors, expand your network, and build connections that last beyond the event.

BONUS: stick around for an exclusive SANS @Night talk or workshop after the reception.

When: Wednesday, February 4th

Where: Hilton Washington 1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852 Phone: (301) 468-1100

*NOTE: Space is limited. Please reserve your space using the form below.

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SANS Community Night: Strengthening Connections in Cybersecurity

Join us for a special SANS Community Night reception during SANS Rockville 2026. Taking place on Day 3, this gathering is open to all cybersecurity professionals and designed to bring together the full spectrum of our community, from newcomers to seasoned experts. Whether you are a new student, a long-time alum, or a practitioner passionate about the latest advancements, this is an opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and engage in meaningful conversations around today’s evolving cybersecurity challenges. Spend the evening networking with SANS staff, faculty, and peers while enjoying light bites and beverages in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

*Light bites and beverages included

Wednesday, February 4, 202605:30PM - 06:30PM EST

SANS @Night Talk: Securing AI in an AI Focused World

AI is a major topic of discussion today — and rightfully so. But for those of us in cyber security, it's crucial not only to understand how to use AI for security, but also to recognize the threats targeting AI models, their ecosystems, and how to defend and secure them effectively.

*Light bites and beverages included

Wednesday, February 4, 202606:30PM - 07:30PM EST

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Nik Alleyne

Principal Instructor

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Nik Alleyne

Director of Business Development

Nik Alleyne, SANS Principal Instructor, heads security operations at an MSSP, teaches SEC503/SEC504/SEC595, authored Hack and Detect, and empowers defenders with AI, detection, and mentorship.

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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

SANS Rockville 2026 Presents: Community Night, An Exclusive Experience

Join Us for SANS Community Night

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SANS Community Night: Strengthening Connections in Cybersecurity

SANS @Night Talk: Securing AI in an AI Focused World

Meet the Speaker

Nik Alleyne

Register In-Person

SANS Community Night: Strengthening Connections in Cybersecurity

SANS @Night Talk: Securing AI in an AI Focused World