SANS to Help Austin Penetration Testers Learn How to Hack with a Purpose
Night of Hacking to Include Internet Connected Children's Dolls and Fitness Trackers
- Bethesda, MD
- February 10, 2016
SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, today announced it will host a Hackathon in conjunction with SANS Pen Test Austin 2016 taking place April 18 - 23 in Texas. The IoT "Things" Night will teach penetration testers and InfoSec professionals how to find exploitable vulnerabilities within internet-connected devices, how vulnerabilities can impact a business, and how to prioritize risks.
"The local hacker community and InfoSec industry in Austin is exceptionally strong. Some of the industry's best hackers are located in this city which is one of the reasons we selected Austin to host this exciting event," said Ed Skoudis, SANS Instructor and NetWars CyberCity Director. "From hacking to going head-to-head with some of the most seasoned penetration testers during the NetWars tournament, this is sure to be a thrilling event. For InfoSec professionals looking to sharpen their pen test skills, Pen Test Austin is the place to be."
SANS Pen Test Austin offers the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced penetration testers in the industry. Attendees will learn hands-on skills they can apply immediately when they return to their job. Courses are available for newbies to highly seasoned information security practitioners and penetration testers. For those wanting to sharpen their skills in a more competitive environment, SANS will host an exciting three night NetWars tournament.
For more information on SANS Pen Test Austin 2016, including a list of courses and instructors or to register, please visit: http://www.sans.org/pentest2016
About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cyber security training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at In-Person and Live Online cyber security training events, and more than 50 courses are available anytime, anywhere with our OnDemand platform. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cyber security. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers a master’s degree, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cyber security. SANS Security Awareness, a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to easily and effectively manage their ‘human’ cybersecurity risk. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system – the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community. (https://www.sans.org)
