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.

Upcoming Events

SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Obtain hands-on, practical skills from the world's best instructors by taking a SANS course at SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026.

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Julie Davila, Diana Kelley, Jacob Klein, Pliny the Liberator, Bruce Schneier, Sounil Yu, Devanshi Agnihotri, Daniel Bardenstein, Yaamini Barathi Mohan, Dr. Kellep Charles, Disesdi Shoshana Cox, Dr. Ferhat Dikbiyik, Teri Green, Ugur Koc, Sydney Marrone, Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa, Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, Ph.D., Helen Oakley, Yotam Perkal, Andre Piazza, Bryant Pickford, Matthew Seyer, Zakery Stufflebeam, Harry Thomas, Ismael Valenzuela & Rob van der Veer

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SANS DC Metro June 2026
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Bryan Simon, David Hoelzer, Joshua Wright, Kevin Garvey, Mark Williams & Michael Murr
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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

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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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