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Stronger Outcomes Start with Proven Training – Here’s the Evidence.

Cybersecurity training is a strategic investment. And like any high-impact investment, the returns scale with the quality of the program. New research from IDC reveals the tangible business value of rigorous, practitioner-led training from SANS: faster threat detection and response, reduced operational risk, stronger team cohesion, and millions in annual cost savings. For organizations looking to elevate their security capabilities, the data shows that not all training delivers equally – and serious programs drive serious results.

IDC - The Business Value of SANS

Cybersecurity Benefit with SANS

4.2x

Faster Threat Detection

43%

Faster MTTR

37%

Longer Tenure

$1.88M

External Cost Avoidance

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Learn how skills-focused cybersecurity training delivers measurable value and data-driven insights that make the case for smart, strategic investment in team capability and risk reduction.

Webcast: Improving Security outcomes with Skills Practitioners

Security teams are under pressure to deliver more — without adding headcount. That’s why organizations are rethinking how they train, retain, and empower their people.

In this expert-led session, SANS and IDC explore how practitioner-led training drives faster detection, stronger team performance, and measurable ROI across the board.

What you'll learn:

  • Why smart training is a business advantage
  • How skilled practitioners improve readiness and response
  • What the data says about retention, costs, and impact
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Visualize the Value: Explore the Infographic

Want a quick view of how cybersecurity training impacts team performance, retention, and cost savings? This infographic brings together key data points and insights that show how organizations are using training to close readiness gaps and drive measurable results — without increasing headcount.

Whether you're just exploring or ready to build your case for training, this visual summary is a powerful place to start.

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Blog Series: Training That Builds Stronger Teams

See how cybersecurity training drives measurable outcomes across the workforce and the SOC. This 3-part blog series highlights the real-world impact of smart training — from increasing retention and efficiency to accelerating detection and response. Each post reveals a unique layer of business value, giving you a complete view of how the right training strategy builds stronger teams and reduces risk.