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SANS Partnerships

SANS partners with cybersecurity associations and programs around the world to carry out our mission of educating as many people as possible with practical security skills. Learn more about the people and organizations we partner with here, and reach out to us to discuss new partnerships.
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Center for Internet Security

The partnership between SANS and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) draws on the shared mission to ensure that InfoSec practitioners in critical organizations have the skills needed to protect national security and enhance the cybersecurity readiness and response of state, provincial, local, tribal, and territorial government entities. This program offers both security awareness and online technical training courses to qualifying organizations at substantial cost savings.

Through the SANS / CIS Partnership, and the Aggregate Buy program, State, Local, Trible and Territorial Government organizations can get the training they need, at an affordable cost, to improve their organization's security posture. Special discounts are available throughout the year, with the lowest pricing available during our special Aggregate Purchase Programs, offered twice annually.

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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

AFCEA has agreements with several institutions for higher education to bring training and certification opportunities at affordable prices to its members. These higher education institutions offer degrees and certificate programs with the flexibility of both classroom and online study options. Areas of study include cybersecurity, DoD 8570 compliance, software development and engineering as well as project management, government analytics, global security studies, public management, and leadership.

As a proud member of the AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) and as the leading organization in cybersecurity training, SANS can provide intensive, immersion courses designed to help those in the U.S. Military master the practical steps necessary for defending systems, networks, and infrastructure.

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Research and Education Networking Information Sharing and Analysis Center

The partnership between SANS and the Research and Education Networking Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC) draws on the shared mission to ensure that InfoSec practitioners in critical organizations have the skills needed to protect national security and enhance cybersecurity readiness and response. This program offers both security awareness and online technical training courses to qualifying educational institutions at substantial cost savings.

Through the SANS Educational Partnership and the Aggregate Buy program, Educational Institutions can get the training they need, at an affordable cost, to improve their institution’s security posture. Special discounts are available throughout the year, with the lowest pricing available during our special Aggregate Purchase Programs, offered twice annually.

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ICMCP Diversity Cyber Academy

SANS and the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) are excited to announce the Diversity Cyber Academy (DCA). The DCA is a 100% scholarship-based diversity, equity, and inclusion program.

This four-to-six-month accelerated, immersive cybersecurity training program provides eligible candidates with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications, and hands-on cyber defense and incident handling skills sought by employers.

To contact us about future partnership opportunities or to recommend a partnership, email us at mission@sans.org.