SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
SEC595Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence
SANS Community Benefits
Connect, learn, and share with other cybersecurity professionals
Build Your Foundation in Cybersecurity with SEC275
You don’t need experience to start — just curiosity. SEC275: Foundations – Computers, Technology & Security helps you understand how computers, networks, and security really work. Explore the free course preview and take your first confident step into cybersecurity.
Test Drive SEC275 - Free Course Preview
The SEC275 course preview gives you a front-row seat to how our training works.
What You’ll See in the Preview:
- Watch expert instructors in action.
- Explore real course content.
- Evaluate course difficulty and pace.
Through SEC275, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand how computers, operating systems, and networks work together.
- Build real cybersecurity understanding from clear, practical lessons.
- Gain confidence with hands-on, foundational skills — no prior experience required.
See What Hands-On Cybersecurity Learning Looks Like
Take the SEC275 Course PreviewSee SEC275 in Action – Hands-On Cybersecurity Foundations for Beginners
In this short video, SANS Instructor Rich Greene walks you through one of the hands-on labs from SEC275. You’ll get a glimpse into the same interactive exercises used to build the problem-solving skills cybersecurity professionals use every day.
If this gets your curiosity going, imagine 90+ labs just like this – all guided by expert instructors. Each one helps you build confidence, muscle memory, and practical understanding to apply cybersecurity concepts for real.
Real Learners. Real Starts. Real Growth.
Meet Liz Gore, a former educator who became an IT director – and found her start with SANS.
My SEC275 Experience: Learning Cybersecurity from Scratch – Without Feeling Lost
Before cybersecurity, Liz spent 15 years teaching film and theater. She never thought of herself as “technical.”
Through SEC275, she discovered how to build her technical foundation from the ground up – without feeling overwhelmed.
My SEC275 Experience: Hands-On Learning That Builds Confidence
Liz explains how SEC275’s guided, step-by-step instruction made learning hands-on and practical and how learning by doing helped gain confidence quickly.
From Learner to Leader – How SEC275 Sparked Career Growth
After completing SANS training, Liz quickly advanced her career, applying her new technical and analytical skills to protect her schools and lead at a higher level.
My SANS Experience: How Foundational Skills Led to Career Advancement
“Once I did the SANS training, I got promoted very quickly because I not only had the help desk skills, but I was able to then look at our whole system and figure out what needed to be done, how to protect ourselves and how to protect our students.”
Now, Liz oversees IT and cybersecurity across her entire school district – applying what she learned every day.
My SEC275 Experience: Applying Cyber Knowledge to Help Others
“I use what I learned every day. I teach teachers how to stay safe and secure online … and help people.”
Liz continues to synthesize the knowledge gained in SEC275 and uses it daily to mentor others in cybersecurity.
Looking for More Ways to Start in Cybersecurity?
If you’re ready to keep building your foundation, explore the New to Cybersecurity Focus Area for beginner-friendly resources, expert tips, and guidance to help you grow in cybersecurity.
Or, if you’re still deciding whether SEC275 is the right fit, retake the Path Into Cybersecurity Quiz to explore your personalized course recommendation.
