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SANS courses align with today’s most recognized cybersecurity skills frameworks and directives empowering individuals and organizations to build capabilities that meet real-world job roles and comply with industry and government standards.

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Training Mapped to Leading Cybersecurity Frameworks

Whether you're advancing your cybersecurity career or building a team, aligning training to established frameworks ensures you're developing the right skills for the right roles.

SANS maps its world-leading training and certifications to the NICE, ECSF and SCyWF Frameworks, giving professionals and employers clarity, structure, and confidence in their learning paths.

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Find Your Learning Path by Skills Frameworks

Find the courses and cybersecurity certifications that align with your current or desired role using our framework mapping.

NICE Framework

Master essential skills and earn required certifications for your cybersecurity role with learning paths tailored to the NICE framework. Discover diverse, in-depth training to keep you on the cutting edge.

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European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF)

Hone your skills with premier training courses developed within the ECSF framework, a practical tool to align and assure core competencies across European cybersecurity professionals.

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Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF)

Develop your skills with training mapped to the SCyWF framework a national model guiding the growth and advancement of cybersecurity professionals across Saudi Arabia.

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Training Aligned with Key Cybersecurity Directives

Keeping pace with evolving cybersecurity directives ensures your organization meets critical compliance, governance, and operational standards.

SANS training and GIAC certifications align with leading global directives including DoD 8140, NIS2, DORA, and other regulatory frameworks helping teams build the skills needed to strengthen resilience and demonstrate alignment with industry standards.

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Find Your Learning Path by Directive

Find the courses and cybersecurity certifications needed to ensure alignment with key cybersecurity directives.

US Department of Defense 8140 Mandate

The DoD 8140 Qualification Program provides a comprehensive approach to managing cyber workforce talent. It establishes baseline standards for qualifications that directly support operational needs and workforce readiness.

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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

DORA sets EU-wide standards for digital resilience in the financial sector, defining requirements for ICT risk management, incident response, and third-party oversight. SANS training helps organizations strengthen resilience and meet DORA’s operational expectations.

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NIS2 Directive

NIS2 strengthens cybersecurity requirements across the EU, expanding coverage to more sectors and setting higher standards for risk management and incident reporting. SANS provides expert training and resources to help organizations prepare for and align with NIS2 obligations.

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