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There are a number of Summits still ahead in 2023, all of which are available to attend for free Live Online. Thinking about expanding your horizons into a particular specialty? There's no better way to get your feet wet, and to start making industry connections.

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SANS Security Awareness Month Toolkit

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Toolkit

Reinforce the fundamental behaviors of cyber safety this October and beyond with our free security awareness toolkit. Ideal as a supplement to any existing training, or useful as a standalone reinforcement, the kit includes a number of tools focused on four key behaviors to keep your users engaged. Best of all, it does so with simplicity in mind.

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Membership to the SANS.org Community grants you access to thousands of free content-rich resources our SANS instructors produce for the information security community annually. These resources include immediately useful knowledge and capabilities to support your cybersecurity goals. 

Free Training and Events

Keep your learning fresh, elevate your knowledge, and walk away with new skills by utilizing our free training and attending our free events.
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Summits
Elevate your knowledge, skills, and industry connections at an upcoming SANS Summit. Summits bring together cyber security practitioners and leading experts to share and discuss case studies, lessons learned, new tools, and innovative strategies to improve cyber security and overcome challenges in a particular focus area or industry.
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Free SANS Workshops
Hands-on virtual environments that give you the opportunity to dive into course material.
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Solutions Forums & Event Tracks
Engage, connect, and learn from invited speakers who showcase their products and current capabilities using specific examples relevant to the industry.
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SANS #SecureTheFamily | Practical Ways to Stay Safe Online – From Our Experts to Your Home

SANS Security Awareness introduces #SecureTheFamily, a global initiative to help keep your kids, family, and home safe from cyber harm. Learn practical advice on how to keep your family safe online with a focus on proper device usage and limits for all ages.

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Free Cybersecurity Resources

Scholarship and Community Programs

Programs intended to draw more talent into the cybersecurity field and empower those people with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce, accomplish important tasks, and lead the way.
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Cyber Discovery
Discovering talented cyber security teenagers in UK schools.
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VetSuccess Academy
This academy is open to transitioning veterans and those transitioned in the last ten years and not currently working in cybersecurity in a civilian role.
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Women's Immersion Academy
This academy is open to career changers and college seniors with a background in IT, but not currently working in cybersecurity roles.
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Cyber Workforce Academy
These academies are made possible by grants, sponsors, and organizations looking to hire cybersecurity talent or help advance the field by bringing in new talent.
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Cyber Diversity Academy
SANS and Cyversity are partnering to create the SANS Cyber Diversity Academy - CDA, combining efforts to increase career opportunities for minorities and women in the cybersecurity field.
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HBCU Academy
The SANS - HBCU Cyber Academy was founded to provide talented scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities with free access to industry-leading cybersecurity training and certifications.

Free Tools & Workstations

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SIFT®
Digital forensics and incident response-based Linux distribution bundling most open-source DFIR tools available.
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Slingshot
Penetration testing Linux distribution bundling many pen testing tools.
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REMnux®
Free Linux toolkit for assisting malware analysts with reverse-engineering malicious software.
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EZTools
Cutting-edge open-source windows based digital forensics tool suite for scalable, scriptable, fast forensics.
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    Resources from the SANS Technology Institute

    Explore the resources and academic programs of the best college in cybersecurity.
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    Cybersecurity Research from Working InfoSec Professionals
    Master's degree candidates at SANS.edu conduct research that is relevant, has real world impact, and often provides cutting-edge advancements to the field of cybersecurity. View all research papers.
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    Internet Storm Center
    Much like the World Health Organization and its global disease monitoring network, the SANS Technology Institute, through its research wing in the Internet Storm Center (ISC), maintains and operates the world’s leading global cyber threat detection network.
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    College Info Sessions
    The SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu) offers cutting-edge degree and certificate programs for all stages of your cybersecurity career. Join a free online information session to learn how SANS.edu can help you meet your career goals.
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    Join the SANS.org Community for free today and start exploring these valuable cyber resources that will enhance your skills and knowledge so you can help make our world a safer place. 

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