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SANS Chicago 2025

  • Mon, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 16, 2025
  • 6 Courses
  • English
Palmer House Hilton & Virtual (CT)
17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
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Elevate Your Skills. Redefine the Cyber Game.

Dive into an immersive cyber security training experience at SANS Chicago 2025. Led by world-renowned instructors boasting extensive industry experience, this event offers live access to top experts in the field.

SANS Chicago 2025 is equipped with industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises that you can immediately apply upon your return to work.

SANS Live Training

Innovative Courses, Industry-Leading Instructors

Choose from our menu of courses tailored for cybersecurity-seeking practitioners, from foundational skills to cutting-edge innovations, that dive deep into topics like:

  • Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
  • Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
  • Cloud Penetration Testing
  • ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response

and many 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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Early Bird Offer

Save 300 USD using the code "EarlyBirdNA" and pay for any 4-6 day course (excluding Beta Courses) by July 8, 2025.

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GIAC Certification Exam Attempt

2 Free practice tests when you add a certification exam attempt to your course. Available for select courses below.

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Add 4 months of OnDemand access to your course purchase. Only available for courses with an OnDemand option.

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Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

Essentials
SEC504Offensive Operations
SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler
  • 6 Days
  • 38 CPEs
  • Mick Douglas
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Automating Information Security with Python

Advanced
SEC573Cyber Defense
SEC573: Automating Information Security with Python
  • GIAC Python Coder
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Joshua Barone
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Detection Engineering and SIEM Analytics TM

Intermediate
SEC555Cyber Defense
SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics
  • GIAC Certified Detection Analyst
  • 5 Days
  • 30 CPEs
  • Nick Mitropoulos
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Cloud Penetration Testing

Advanced
SEC588Offensive Operations
SEC699: Advanced Purple Teaming - Adversary Emulation & Detection Engineering
  • GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Moses Frost
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Security Leadership Essentials for Managers (LDR)

Intermediate
LDR512Cybersecurity Leadership
LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
  • GIAC Security Leadership
  • 5 Days
  • 30 CPEs
  • Frank Kim
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,260 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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SANS Training Program for CISSP Certification

Intermediate
LDR414Cybersecurity Leadership
LDR414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification
  • GIAC Information Security Professional
  • 6 Days
  • 51 CPEs
  • Eric Conrad
  • Starts 11 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM CT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Featured Speakers

Tim Conway

Tim Conway

ICS

Tim serves as the Technical Director of ICS and SCADA programs at SANS, and he is responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing technical components of the SANS ICS and SCADA product offerings.

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Frank Kim

Frank Kim

Venture Advisor

Frank Kim is the Founder of ThinkSec, a security consulting and CISO advisory firm. He leads the Cybersecurity Leadership and Cloud Security curricula at SANS, as well as authors and instructs multiple SANS courses.

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Joshua Barone

Joshua Barone

Architect

Joshua Barone has over 10 years of experience as a software developer, specializing in security design and development. He has been developing software for over 20 years, with a focus on simple and secure code.

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Eric Conrad

Eric Conrad

President

Eric Conrad, a SANS Faculty Fellow and course author, has 28 years of information security experience. Eric is the CTO of Backshore Communications and his specialties include Intrusion Detection, Threat Hunting, and Penetration Testing.

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Mick Douglas

Principal Instructor

Mick Douglas has over 10 years of experience in information security is currently the Managing Partner for InfoSec Innovations and specializes in PowerShell, Unix, Data Visualization, Hardware and Radio Hacking.

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Moses Frost

Moses Frost

Solutions Consultant

Moses has built an impressive career as a Network Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Information Security professional. Today, he works in the Offensive Operations space as a Red Team Operator and serves as the course author for SEC588.

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Breakfast Networking Reception

Please join us for an In-Person Networking Breakfast. Share stories, make connections, and learn how to make the most of your week in Chicago, Illinois. Complimentary coffee and breakfast items to be provided.

07:30AM - 09:00AM CDT
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Palmer House Hilton

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

A special discounted rate of $199.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability.

The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate.

These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Monday, July 21, 2025.

A discounted self-parking rate of $30.00 per day and overnight plus applicable taxes for SANS attendees is available.

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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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Palmer House Hilton

An icon of downtown Chicago for over 150 years, the Palmer House sits at the heart of the Theater District, two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. State Street shops are just outside the main entrance. Sip a cocktail in the famed lobby and bite into a brownie at the hotel where it was invented. Enjoy the fitness center, spa, and renovated pool.

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Venue Parking Details

- Self-Parking: $54.00 - Valet Parking: $78.00 Rates subject to change. Please contact the venue for the most up to date information. Alternative Parking Options SANS recommends researching nearby parking facilities for more affordable options. Some popular parking apps that can help you locate and reserve space during your training are SpotHero, ParkMobile, and ParkWhiz. - From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): Approximately 9.1 miles. - From O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximately 16.6 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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The discount ranges from 1% - 10% depending on the origin airport. When making the flight reservation, use the code - 'ZQ33173387'. Please Note: This discount applies to flights with United Airlines and other codeshare airlines and does not apply to basic economy fares. Call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.

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Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special flight discounts for SANS Institute customers!  Depending on fare type, domestic discounts range from 2- 10%. Use Meeting Event Code 'NM47F' during booking.  You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (EST)  *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number. Discounts valid on Delta and applicable Codeshare flights.

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