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SANS San Diego Fall 2025

  • Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 25, 2025
  • 9 Courses
  • English
The Westgate Hotel & Virtual (PT)
1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego, White Building
Early Bird Offer

Save 500 USD using the code "EarlyBirdNA" and pay for any 4-6 day course (excluding Beta Courses) by July 21, 2025.

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Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

Essentials
SEC401Cyber Defense
SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
  • GIAC Security Essentials
  • 6 Days
  • 46 CPEs
  • Bryan Simon
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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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
  • Joshua Wright
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Intermediate
SEC542Offensive Operations
SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
  • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Eric Conrad
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking

Advanced
SEC660Offensive Operations
SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking
  • 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

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ICS/SCADA Security Essentials

Essentials
ICS410Industrial Control Systems Security
ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Justin Searle
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $9,230 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Cyber Threat Intelligence

Intermediate
FOR578Digital Forensics and Incident Response
FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • John Doyle
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Applied Data Science and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

Advanced
SEC595Cyber Defense
SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise
  • GIAC Machine Learning Engineer
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Christopher Crowley
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Intermediate
SEC497Cyber Defense
SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • GIAC Open Source Intelligence
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Matt Edmondson
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Cybercrime Investigations

Major UpdatesIntermediate
FOR589Digital Forensics and Incident Response
FOR589: Cybercrime Intelligence
  • 5 Days
  • 30 CPEs
  • Kevin Ripa
  • Starts 20 Oct 2025 at 8:30 AM PT
  • $8,260 USD (Course)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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The Westgate Hotel

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

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.

San Diego, The Westgate Hotel

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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