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Discover the dynamic collaboration between SANS and Microsoft, forging a powerful alliance to cultivate a robust cybersecurity culture. Our microsite provides an array of exceptional tools and resources, empowering you to stay ahead of ever-evolving threats. Explore an extensive range of training opportunities, dive into FAQs for expert insights, and elevate your skills through GIAC certifications and renewals. Embrace the future of cybersecurity and unlock endless possibilities with us.

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SANS will provide all Microsoft employees a 10% discount on any SANS training to fit within the approved dollar range for your tuition reimbursement program.

If you are planning to take a course, use the code MSFT-2026. If you want to use a voucher, contact your voucher administrator. If you do not know who your voucher administrator is, please contact Ben Zimmerman at bzimmerman@sans.org.

All classes and modalities are eligible for this discount. This discount will be immediately applied when the code is used for the student's registration. This discount cannot be combined with any other SANS discounts or specials and is not applicable to already discounted SANS bundles.

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If you need help, please contact Ben Zimmerman at bzimmerman@sans.org and I can coordinate a discussion to help.

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For US SANS Courses

From the course page, choose your location or on-demand option and click 'Register"
Insert the Registration code "MSFT-2026" in the "Apply your Promotion Code" box.
This is located in your cart after you add the course and also have the option to add the GIAC attempt.
Continue with your Payment Method and finalization of the registration.

For non-US SANS Courses

Register for the course without using the Reg Code (at full price) and select "pay by check" option
Send the details (including invoice number) to Ben Zimmerman at bzimmerman@sans.org
SANS Support will manually apply the 10% discount
SANS will notify the Microsoft employee (you) confirming the order with the discount
At that point the Microsoft employee (you) may pay with a credit card if desired

Upcoming SANS Training and Summits

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View all upcoming SANS Training Events and Summits. Find the instructor-led course that best fits into your schedule using the training format, location, and date filters. Summits are complimentary if attended online in the United States.

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Find Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications by Focus Area Job Roles

Find your next course by job role using our skills roadmap.

Industrial Control Systems Security Training

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, putting businesses, governments, and national infrastructure at risk. Specialized ICS/OT security training is vital to securing operations across all industries and defending the systems that make, move, and power the world.

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Digital Forensics and Incident Response Training

Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is essential to understand how intrusions occur, uncover malicious behavior, explain exactly “what happened”, and restore integrity across digital environments.

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Offensive Operations, Pen Testing and Red Teaming Training

Training in penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, and exploit development, provides the skills needed to simulate real-world attacks, evade defenses, and enhance security through adversary emulation and improving defense strategies.

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Cloud Security Training, Courses, and Resources

Cloud security encompasses technologies, policies, and controls that protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments. Knowing how to safeguard sensitive information in cloud environments is crucial for preventing cyber threats, ensuring compliance, and maintaining business continuity.

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Cloud Security Insights From The Experts

AI for Security and Security for AI: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

Download the SANS ebook and learn how to strengthen your cloud and AI security strategies.

Whitepaper

Written ByDr. Anton Chuvakin, Dr. Paul Vixie, Frank Kim, Simon Vernon, Brandon Evans, Dave Shackleford & Wesley Kuzma

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SANS 2025 Multicloud Survey: Securing Multiple Clouds at Scale
Whitepaper
Written ByKenneth G. Hartman & Simon Vernon
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Can GenAI Solve Multicloud Security?
Summit presentation
Presented byBrandon Evans
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Autonomous Endpoint Management: Next-Gen Endpoint Visibility Fueling SecOps and IT Ops with AI
Whitepaper
Written ByMatt Bromiley

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ICS/OT Insights From The Experts

SANS 2025 ICS/OT Survey Webcast & Forum: The State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity

On this webcast, we will explore results from our 2025 survey. We will cover specific topics with an eye toward providing asset owners and operators with clear benchmarks for improving cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across industrial environments.

Webinar

FeaturesJason Christopher

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The Case for Safer, Smarter ICS Penetration Testing
Blog
Written ByTyler Webb
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Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and Patching Industrial Systems
Blog
Written ByDean Parsons
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ICS Assessments: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Blog
Written ByDon C. Weber

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Offensive Operations Insights From The Experts

Modern Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass Techniques: A Taste of SANS SEC660

With the proliferation of multi-factor authentication, penetration testers need to apply existing tooling to manipulate even internal applications. Building attack infrastructure internally during a penetration test is resource exhausting, but modern tools like evilginx can do most of the heavy lifting for us.

Webinar

FeaturesJames Shewmaker

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From Crash to Compromise: Unlocking the Potential of Windows Crash Dumps in Offensive Security
Whitepaper
Written BySANS Institute
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Continuous Penetration Testing - A Consultant’s Perspective
Blog
Written ByJoshua Wright

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DFIR Insights From The Experts

SANS DFIR Europe Summit and Training 2026

SANS DFIR Europe Summit and Training 2026 delivers cutting-edge, hands-on cybersecurity training led by top digital forensics and incident response experts. Join us live in beautiful Prague or attend virtually from anywhere.

Event

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LINUX Incident Response and Threat Hunting Poster
Poster and cheat sheet
Created ByKathryn Hedley & Tarot (Taz) Wake
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Empowering Responders with Automated Investigation
Whitepaper
Written ByMegan Roddie-Fonseca
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Admiralty Code Part 2: Ticketmaster Data Breach Claims
Blog
Written BySean O'Connor, Will Thomas & Freddy Murstad

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AI Insights From The Experts

AI and Cybercrime: How Criminals Are Weaponizing AI

This talk will look at how attackers are actually making use of artificial intelligence to attack organizations through social engineering attacks, and what organizations can do to try and actually address these threats.

Webinar

FeaturesJason Jordaan