SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
SEC595Cyber Defense
SANS Community Benefits
Connect, learn, and share with other cybersecurity professionals
SANS San Diego Fall 2025
- Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 25, 2025
- 10 Courses
- English
The Westgate Hotel & Virtual (PT)
1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Event Highlights
Exclusive SANS @Night Talk
Hear from SANS expert instructors, during our SANS@Night talks for the latest techniques.
Bites, Brews, and Brilliant Minds
Mix and mingle with classmates while enjoying breakfast and fresh coffee.
SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking
SEC660Offensive Operations
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester
- 6 Days
- 46 CPEs
- Douglas McKee
- Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
- $8,780 USD (Course)
- $999 USD (Certification)
- *Prices exclude applicable local taxes
SANS@Night: Key Findings from the 2025 SANS SOC Survey
Christopher Crowley will review key findings from the 2025 SOC Survey. In 2025 SOC Survey continued to explore the detailed aspects of cybersecurity operations centers. The survey collected information on organizations’ capabilities, and what is outsourced.
In-Person
SANS@Night: Hackventure: Having fun with IDOR Attacks
Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) attacks have been a common vulnerability for decades. It still shows up in lots of big websites including Dell, Reddit, US DoD, GitLab, Shopify, and more. Join Josh Wright for a hackventure in spotting and exploiting this bug as a fun way to get started with bug hunting.
In-Person
The Westgate Hotel
A special discounted rate of $249.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. A limited number of Government Per Diem rooms at the prevailing rate are available with proper ID.
All rates include the resort fee for a savings of $30 per day. The resort fee provides 2 bottles of water in the room upon arrival, internet access in your guest room, in-room coffee, local telephone calls, business lounge access, access to AquaVie - a 4,000 Square feet of state-of-the-art cardio, exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and access to rooftop junior Olympic size lap pool featuring relaxing lounge area and hot tub, 1/10 mile running track, large dry sauna, and hydrotherapy circuits. Hotel inclusions subject to change.
SANS attendees will also receive 20% discount on Spa services.
SANS attendees parking overnight will receive a 10% discount. Daily drive-in SANS attendees will receive a discounted valet parking rate of $20.00 per day (up to 8 hours, not valid for overnight parking)
These rates are only available through Friday, September 26, 2025.
Important Note: The beginning of our program overlaps with TwitchCon, a large city-wide event driving up hotel prices. Hotel rates around San Diego are significantly higher than average upon arrival, but our exclusive group rate offers substantial savings.
Rooms are limited—book early to lock in the lower rate and enjoy a seamless stay.
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