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
Find Your Path Into Cybersecurity
Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t just for tech pros—it’s for anyone ready to learn. Take the quiz to find your best starting point, then get your free Field Manual to guide your next step.
Take the Path Into Cybersecurity Quiz
Not sure where to start in cybersecurity?
Our Path Into Cybersecurity Quiz helps you find your best-fit learning path in just a few clicks. Whether you’re brand new to technology, working alongside technical teams, or already have some experience, the quiz matches you to the SANS course that fits you best:
- SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security
Build hands-on technical skills and learn how systems and security work.
- SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security
Understand cybersecurity fluently so you can communicate confidently with IT and leadership teams.
- SEC401: Security Essentials – Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Strengthen your defensive expertise and take your cybersecurity skills to the next level.
Not Sure Where to Start? That’s Okay.
Cybersecurity training doesn’t have to feel intimidating.
In this short video, SANS instructor Rich Greene shares how New2Cyber helps anyone – from complete beginners to the cyber-curious – build practical skills, gain confidence, and find the path that fits them best.
Take the Quiz
The New2Cyber Field Manual
Download New2Cyber Field ManualBlog: How to Get Into Cybersecurity
There’s no single path into cybersecurity – and that’s the point.
In this blog, SANS instructor Rich Greene breaks down how each New2Cyber course – SEC275, SEC301, and SEC401 – helps learners at different stages gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow in cybersecurity.
Real Learner Stories
See how real SANS learners like Liz Gore discovered cybersecurity – and found a community that welcomes everyone.
Curiosity Sparked My Shift Into Cybersecurity
When an “accidental IT person” discovers a passion for solving problems.
The Cybersecurity Community That Welcomes Everyone
Cybersecurity isn’t a competition – it’s a community.