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Free SANS Community Events

SANS is pleased to offer a variety of virtual training events for the global cybersecurity community. Explore the events listed below and start making plans to level up your knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry connections. Join the SANS community to access our free events!
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Summits

SANS Summits are one or two day events that bring together practitioners and leading experts to share and discuss case studies, lessons learned, new tools, and innovative strategies.

No matter your background or skill level, SANS Summits give you the chance to learn, connect, and share with cybersecurity professionals from around the globe.  

You'll walk away with actionable information, a fresh perspective, and new tools that you can immediately leverage in your work to protect your organization from ever-evolving threats. 

EventLocationSummit Date
HackFest HollywoodHollywood, CA & Free Live OnlineOct 28-29
Cyber Threat Intelligence SummitAlexandria, VA & Free Live OnlineJan 27-28
OSINT SummitArlington, VA & Free Live OnlineFeb 24 - March 3
SANS New2Cyber Summit 2025Free Live OnlineThursday, March 13
Cybersecurity Leadership SummitFree Live OnlineThursday, April 24
Ransomware SummitFree Live OnlineFriday, May 30
ICS Security SummitOrlando, FL & Free Live OnlineJune 16-17

SANS Ransomware Summit

Free Summit: Friday, May 31 | Live online The Summit will bring together cybersecurity professionals and leading experts from around the world for a day of in-depth talks and discussions focused on ransomware prevention, detection, response, and recovery.
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Free Events to Attend in 2024

SANS has a variety of FREE events ranging from our multi-day Cyber Solutions Fest to half-day survey events, all of which provide sponsors a platform to showcase their products and solutions to high-level security practitioners and cybersecurity decision-makers.

Check out our upcoming 2024 events below to save your seat for the events that best align with your focus area.

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Event Date(s)

SANS Survey Event: ICS/OT SurveyVirtualOctober 9
Registration Now OPEN!
Fall Cyber Solutions Fest: Emerging Technologies TrackVirtualNovember 6
Registration Now OPEN!
Fall Cyber Solutions Fest: SOC & SOAR TrackVirtualNovember 7
Registration Now OPEN!
Fall Cyber Solutions Fest: Detection & Response TrackVirtualNovember 7
Registration Now OPEN!
Fall Cyber Solutions Fest: Threat TrackVirtualNovember 8
Registration Now OPEN!
Fall Cyber Solutions Fest: Zero Trust TrackVirtualNovember 8
Registration Now OPEN!
SANS Survey Event: Detection & Response SurveyVirtualNovember 20
Registration Now OPEN!
SANS Report Event: Cloud Security ConvergenceVirtualDecember 6
Registration Now OPEN!

Fall Cyber Solutions Fest 2024

We're celebrating 5 years! Gain critical knowledge and professional connections that will empower you to excel in your cybersecurity career. Choose your journey with our 5 virtual tracks and don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the community shaping the future of cybersecurity! Register today to join us on November 6-8.
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What Attendees Are Saying

There are tons of great, passionate security professionals, with loads of knowledge. Come to listen, and talk to people who are great at what they do.
Austin Shell
- ATI
I think the content is stellar, but the opportunities for networking and industry knowledge-sharing is invaluable.
Ricky Pullan
- Microsoft
Good exposure to tools and stories from the field and front lines.
Tyler Freeman
- FireEye
Lots of learning, networking, thought-provoking discussions, and fun crammed into two days!
Stephen Malott
- Lbrands
Very useful, relevant content and opportunity to meet peers, network, and build relationships."
Frank McClain
- Red Canary