SANS Live Training in the DMV

Train Locally. Defend Nationally. High-impact, hands-on cyber-security training brought to you in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia—no coast-to-coast travel required.

Honoring Our Military Community This May

This Military Appreciation Month, we recognize and thank U.S. service members, veterans, and military families for their service and sacrifice. As a small token of our appreciation, SANS is offering 10% off training this May, available across OnDemand, In-Person, and Live Online. Redeem code MILITARY10 by May 31 and train anytime.

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Upcoming Events

SANS DC Metro June 2026

Elevate your skills in the epicenter of U.S. policy and defense. This D.C. area event offers elite training plus access to monuments, museums, and networking opportunities in a city that never stops.

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Bryan Simon, David Hoelzer, Joshua Wright, Kevin Garvey, Mark Williams & Mark Baggett

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SANS ICS Security Summit & Training 2026
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Tim Conway & Robert M. Lee
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SANSFIRE 2026
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Joshua Wright, Carlos Cajigas, Rich Greene, Stephen Sims, Eric Conrad & Ismael Valenzuela
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SANS Virginia Beach 2026
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Experience the SANS Difference - Live, In-Person

There's a unique energy that happens when you step into a room filled with cyber professionals - all focused, all present. While SANS offers world-class training across all formats, our in-person experiences are built to elevate your learning with face-to-face connection, hands-on labs, and unmatched access to instructors and peers.

SANS live training events in the DMV Region are for you if…

You’re Local

You’re based in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (or commute nearby) and want top-tier training without a cross-country trip.

An Industry Professional

You’re a government, defense, federal agency, contractor, financial services, or critical infrastructure and need mission-ready skills.

Looking to Up Skill

You’re a security leader, incident responder, threat hunter, SOC analyst or team lead who wants immersive, actionable training

Further Your Career

You’re building your certification path, pursuing leadership roles or seeking deep technical mastery.

Lock in EarlyBird pricing when you register early.

Visit individual event pages for details.

What to Expect

Katie Nichols: Teacher in Classroom Explaining a Concept

Real-time access to world-renowned Faculty and GIAC-certified teaching assistants.

Immersive hands-on labs and exercises built from real-world threats and scenarios.

Industry expert discussions, welcome receptions, networking & more.

How to Get Started

Ready when you are.

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Need Approval to Attend?

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Locations of SANS live trainings rotate within the DMV region — stay tuned for announcements of venues in D.C., Arlington/Alexandria VA, Baltimore/Columbia MD and neighboring hubs. Join the Community today to never miss a local opportunity.

Be First to Know When SANS Comes to You

New cities, new summits, and new training sessions launch regularly in the DMV. Join the regional list and be the first to register before seats fill.

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