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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

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SANS Rockville 2026

  • Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7, 2026
  • 19 Courses
  • 1 NetWars Tournament
  • English
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr & Virtual (ET)
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1699
Rockville, City Center
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Unlock Your Cybersecurity Potential in Rockville

SANS Rockville 2026 delivers a powerful hybrid training experience for cybersecurity professionals and students seeking to advance their expertise in offensive operations, cyber defense, and leadership. This event offers hands-on labs, live classes, and instruction from industry-leading experts, empowering participants to immediately apply new skills in their work and studies. GI Bill funding is available for qualifying students. Take advantage of exclusive lodging rates through the SANS group discount while availability lasts; booking links and deadlines are provided in the Location section below.

SANS Live Training

Explore a course catalog tailored for ambitious professionals, covering everything from foundational frameworks to the latest in security innovation. Dive into topics like:

  • Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
  • Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
  • Cloud Native Security and DevSecOps Automation
  • Network Monitoring and Threat Detection In-Depth

…and more.

This event creates an intimate, community-focused atmosphere allowing you to focus on learning in a distraction-free setting with your like-minded industry peers. Enjoy bonus after-class extras like hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that extend value far beyond the classroom.

Your evolution begins here. Join SANS and transform your future. 

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    The instruction at SANS is top-notch. I have been to several SANS training courses and they never disappoint. The instructors bring real life experiences and show the students how the material can be applied.
    Thomas SeckJohns Hopkins APL
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    The labs are giving me a chance to see the course content first hand and interact with it. It's doing a good job of letting me play with it and really seeing how the tools and methodologies work.
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    SANS training keeps individuals up-to-date with relevant cyber security information. I can now apply the skills learned towards further maturing my program.
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Featured Speakers

Nik Alleyne

Nik Alleyne

Director of Business Development

Nik Alleyne, SANS Principal Instructor, heads security operations at an MSSP, teaches SEC503/SEC504/SEC595, authored Hack and Detect, and empowers defenders with AI, detection, and mentorship.

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Bryce Galbraith

Bryce Galbraith

Freelance Consultant

Bryce provides highly specialized ethical hacking and cyber security consulting services to clients around the world and teaches thousands of cyber security professionals how to defend against advanced adversaries.

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Megan Roddie-Fonseca

Megan Roddie-Fonseca

Senior Security Engineer

Megan is a Senior Security Engineer at Datadog, SANS DFIR faculty, and co-author of FOR509. She holds two master’s degrees, serves as CFO of Mental Health Hackers, and is a strong advocate for hands-on cloud forensics training and mental wellness.

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Greg Scheidel

Greg Scheidel

Chief Cybersecurity Officer for the Cyber Division

Greg Scheidel, SANS Instructor and Chief Cyber Security Officer at ECS, draws on three decades of IT and cyber leadership to show how hands-on defense and strategic decision-making unite to strengthen enterprise security.

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Lenny Zeltser

Lenny Zeltser

CISO

Lenny Zeltser, CISO at Axonius, is a leader in developing resilient security programs. His invaluable tools, like REMnux, a widely used Linux distribution for malware analysis, have become industry standards in combating malicious software.

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Jon Zeolla

Jon Zeolla

Founder and CEO

Jon is the founder and CEO of Zenable, a tech company that uses a governance-first, fully automated approach to streamline cloud-native technology adoption and security. He also co-founded Seiso, a cloud native technology consulting company.

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Course Training

Daily required course training hours throughout the week.

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Ctr

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

A special discounted rate of $165.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate. Should the Government Per Diem rate fall below the group rate, a limited amount of rooms will be made available at the prevailing Government Per Diem rate.

This rate includes Internet in your room and are only available through Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

SANS attendees will also receive a discounted parking rate of $20 per overnight or $6 per day for daily drive-ins.

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3 Reasons To Stay At The Event Venue

  • Ultimate Convenience

    Eliminate the hassle of daily commutes and wasted travel time. You’ll have everything you need—from your training to dining and amenities - all in one centralized, convenient location.

  • Seamless Networking Opportunities

    Stay where the action is! Maximize your chances to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders - from impromptu conversations in the lobby to exclusive after-hours events.

  • All Day, All Event Access

    SANS live training events include bonus sessions exclusively at the venue. Staying on-site ensures you won’t miss these opportunities to grow your network and engage with peers beyond the conference agenda.

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Travel Information

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr

Experience the perfect blend of business convenience and urban access. Located directly across from the Twinbrook Metro Station, the Hilton Executive Meeting Center offers direct access to downtown Washington, DC in just 30 minutes. It is also close to major corporate offices, including the FDA, Lockheed Martin, IBM, and iHeartRadio. On-site amenities include a full-service restaurant, bar, café, and a fitness center.

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Venue Parking Details

- Self-Parking: $30.00 daily - Valet Parking: Unavailable SANS attendees will receive a discounted parking rate of $20 per overnight or $6 per day for daily drive-ins. Rates listed are prevailing and subject to change. Alternative Parking Options - SANS recommends researching nearby parking facilities for more options. Some popular parking apps that can help you locate and reserve space during your training are SpotHero, ParkMobile, and ParkWhiz. Distances from Nearby Airports - Reagan Washington Airport (DCA): Approximately 23.1 miles - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Approximately 28 miles

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Unlock Hilton Gold Status with staying 8 nights in a 90-day period. Did you know by staying just 8 nights in a 90-day period with Hilton, you can status match your current loyalty program to Hilton Gold Status? Hilton Gold Status provides exclusive perks such as a daily food and beverage credit, premium internet access, potential room upgrades based on availability, and many more benefits.

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We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming event. To make flight reservations online please book below and use discount code ZR8A247885. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

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