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

Kick off your SANSFIRE 2026 experience in style at the Welcome Reception!
This high-energy, can’t-miss event is your first opportunity to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals, renowned SANS faculty, and industry peers from around the globe. Spark meaningful conversations about today’s most pressing cybersecurity trends, expand your professional network, and start shaping your training goals for the week ahead—or simply unwind and enjoy the moment.
Whether you’re here to collaborate, explore, or recharge, this reception sets the stage for a week of deep, immersive learning. Refreshing beverages (adult and otherwise) and delicious bites will be served.
As part of your enrollment in a 4-6 day course at SANSFIRE 2026, you are eligible to participate in Core NetWars Tournament and Coin-A-Palooza. This is your chance to earn up to FIVE Offensive Operations challenge coins while participating in NetWars.
You read that right, if you've previously taken a SANS Offensive Operations course, this is your chance to earn challenge coins you may have missed out on!
Registration: Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
Registration: All students who register for a 4-6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Cyber Defense NetWars: Focused on preventing, analyzing, and defending against complex real-world attack scenarios, including brute-force attacks and ransomware campaigns.
As part of your enrollment in a 4-6 day course at SANSFIRE 2026, you are eligible to participate in Core NetWars Tournament and Coin-A-Palooza. This is your chance to earn up to FIVE Offensive Operations challenge coins while participating in NetWars.
You read that right, if you've previously taken a SANS Offensive Operations course, this is your chance to earn challenge coins you may have missed out on!
Registration: Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
Registration: All students who register for a 4-6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Cyber Defense NetWars: Focused on preventing, analyzing, and defending against complex real-world attack scenarios, including brute-force attacks and ransomware campaigns.