New Courses, Summits and Resources for the UK
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OnDemand
When you want anytime, anywhere access to SANS high-quality training. OnDemand students receive training from the same top-notch SANS instructors who teach at our live training events to bring the true SANS experience right to your home or office.
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Live Online
SANS Live Online offers live, interactive streaming sessions delivered directly from your instructor. Featuring many of the activities that SANS students love at training events such as bonus topical presentations, cyber range challenges, networking via chat channels, and live access to top SANS instructors.
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In-Person
Where regulations allow it, and in the safest possible setting, SANS will return to In-Person classroom-based training with local instructors. Enjoy the benefit of taking your class live with the expert allowing for optimal interaction and a great learning experience.
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Skills Validation – GIAC Certifications
Many of the SANS courses align to Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) examinations. The GIAC validates the skills of information security professionals, proving that those certified have the deep skills and technical knowledge necessary to work in key areas of cybersecurity.
Learn Cybersecurity Skills With These Experts
James Lyne
Certified Instructor
James Lyne is a self-professed 'massive geek' and has technical expertise spanning a variety of the security domains from forensics to offensive security.
Upcoming Training Events
| Event | Timezone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| BST | Apr 17 - 22, 2023 | |
| SANS London May 2023 | BST | May 15 - 20, 2023 |
| SANS Dublin May 2023 | IST | May 15 - 20, 2023 |
| SANS London June 2023 | BST | Jun 5 - 10, 2023 |
| SANS London July 2023 | BST | Jul 3 - 8, 2023 |
| SANS London August 2023 | BST | Aug 7 - 12, 2023 |
| SANS Cloud Security London 2023 | BST | Sept 4 -9, 2023 |
| SANS London October 2023 | BST | Oct 9 - 14, 2023 |
| SANS Manchester October 2023 | BST | Oct 23 - 28, 2023 |
| SANS Dublin October 2023 | GMT | Oct 30 - Nov 4, 2023 |
| SANS London November 2023 | GMT | Nov 6 - 11, 2023 |
| SANS London December 2023 | GMT | Dec 4 - 9, 2023 |
Find Your Course
Our cybersecurity courses are developed by industry leaders in numerous fields including cyber security training, network security, forensics, audit, security leadership, and application security. Courses are taught by real-world practitioners who are the best at ensuring you not only learn the material, but that you can apply it immediately when you return to the office.
Course List
View all 65 of our courses and filter by curriculum to find your next course.
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Skills based Roadmap
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SANS has trained over 200,000 IT security professionals. Each and every one of them go home with the SANS promise that they're capable of applying their learnings directly when getting back to the office. Find out below what some of our Alumni have to say about their SANS training experience.
What Do Students Say About Their SANS Training Experience?
More than 75 of the FTSE 100 list employs cybersecurity professionals trained by SANS Institute. In the United Kingdom, organisations such as UK Government, HSBC, British Telecom, Airbus plus many more are training with us.
Airbus Cybersecurity
Airbus Cybersecurity is a well-known cybersecurity partner for many organisations and governments. Working together with SANS, they've trained their staff to some of the best practitioners in the industry. But also using other tools provided by the SANS Institute, they've managed to recruit, train and retain their cybersecurity teams. Practices they have also replicated to meet the needs of their own customers. Watch the case study video to learn more.
Workforce Development Solutions
Assessments
A proven method to identify hidden, high-potential cybersecurity talent is through assessment tools. SANS Aptitude assessments have successfully identified thousands of individuals with high potential for success in cybersecurity training programs and ultimately in securing cybersecurity jobs.
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Cyber Ranges
SANS offers a comprehensive suite of hands-on ranges with industry-leading interactive learning scenarios. You can sharpen your team’s cyber skills and maintain their focus with unique and engaging team-building experiences.
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Private Training
SANS Institute’s Private Information Security Training options allow you to create a custom training program for any group of 25 students or more, anywhere in the world. With options for commercial groups and government organisations, private information security training will be specifically designed to meet your needs using SANS’ top technology and instruction.
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Voucher
The SANS Voucher Program allows an organisation to manage their training budget from a single SANS Voucher Account. Once the Account is opened, the organisation can utilise funds from their Account for SANS training and certifications for their employees via their online SANS Admin Tool.
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SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, provides organisations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to easily and effectively manage their human cybersecurity risk.
UK Based Initiatives
SANS UK Retraining Academy
SANS was selected to work in partnership with HM Government to develop and deliver a national UK Cyber Retraining Academy. The programme was tailored to meet the specific cyber security needs of today’s enterprises and government, and is part of a wider initiative to find, train and deploy new talent into the cyber security industry.
The Academy received over 4,000 applications with the 55 accepted students coming from backgrounds such as ex-military, police, corrosion scientist, psychology and bar staff.
All students graduated and an impressive 53 students graduated with both the GSEC and GCIH certifications. Upon final review of employment, 40 of these graduates were working in cyber security roles.
