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SANS Virginia Beach 2025

  • Mon, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 23, 2025
  • 26 Courses
  • English
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront & Virtual (ET)
3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451 and 3315 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Virginia Beach, Pier
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Unlock Your Cybersecurity Potential in Virginia Beach

Join an energizing and focused event that blends deep technical learning with meaningful connections. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or leveling up your expertise, this event gives you face time with top-tier instructors and peers from across the industry. Add hands-on labs, interactive receptions, and bonus networking opportunities, and you have a transformative week that goes far beyond the classroom.

SANS Live Training

Innovative Courses, Industry-Leading Instructors

Craft your own learning journey from a diverse menu of courses that span everything from cyber essentials to advanced strategy. Explore topics like:

  • Security Culture
  • CIS Controls Implementation And Audit Readiness
  • Strategic Security Decision-Making
  • Policy Frameworks And Team Enablement

…and many more.

In this focused and welcoming environment, you’ll find real connections, actionable insights, and a chance to truly invest in your career.

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

Notice: Due to a high demand for security training at SANS Virginia Beach 2025, courses will be held at both the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The hotels are less than a five-minute walk from one another and are accessible from both the Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue. In order to maximize the availability of training, SANS will announce specific course locations closer to the start of the event.

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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 15, 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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Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

Essentials
SEC401Cyber Defense
SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
  • GIAC Security Essentials
  • 6 Days
  • 46 CPEs
  • Ross Bergman
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $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
  • Dave Shackleford
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics

Intermediate
FOR508Digital Forensics and Incident Response
FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Intermediate
SEC560Offensive Operations
SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing
  • GIAC Penetration Tester
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Christopher Elgee
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $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 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $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
  • Peter Szczepankiewicz
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering

Intermediate
SEC530Cyber Defense
SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise
  • GIAC Defensible Security Architecture
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Eric Conrad
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Cloud Security Essentials

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SEC488Cloud Security
SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials
  • GIAC Cloud Security Essentials
  • 6 Days
  • 36 CPEs
  • Chris Edmundson
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $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
  • David Hoelzer
  • Starts 18 Aug 2025 at 8:30 AM ET
  • $8,780 USD (Course)
  • $999 USD (Certification)
  • *Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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Featured Speakers

Ross Bergman

Ross Bergman

After a malicious attack in his lab, Ross pivoted from neuroscience to cybersecurity, driven by a passion for safeguarding digital assets. He has dedicated over three decades to fortifying enterprise defenses and mentoring future cyber leaders.

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Dave Shackleford

Dave Shackleford

Founder

Dave Shackleford, founder of Voodoo Security, has advanced cybersecurity through his leadership roles, including serving as CTO for the Center for Internet Security, where he coordinated the first published virtualization security benchmarks.

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Eric Zimmerman

Eric Zimmerman

Senior Vice President

Eric has redefined digital forensics with open-source tools like KAPE, now global standards for cybercrime investigations. He has directly enabled faster evidence analysis, rescued exploited children, and set new benchmarks in forensic response.

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Peter Szczepankiewicz

Principal Instructor

Currently, Peter is a Senior Security Engineer with IBM as well as a principal instructor for the SANS Institute.

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Justin Searle

Justin Searle

Director of ICS Security

Justin Searle has redefined industrial cybersecurity by leading the development of NIST IR 7628, a cornerstone in smart grid security, and creating open-source tools like ControlThings that have become essential for ICS/IIoT assessments.

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Christopher Elgee

Christopher Elgee

Builder & Breaker

Christopher is a senior security analyst for Counter Hack and Operations Officer (S-3) for the Army National Guard's 91st Cyber Brigade. Through his work, he shares his unique insights into cyber security threats to prepare and inspire students.

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SANS Virginia Beach 2025 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 Virginia Beach, VA. Complimentary coffee and breakfast items to be provided. Hope to see you there!

07:30AM - 09:00AM EDT
In-Person

SANS Virginia Beach 5k Fun Run/Walk on the Boardwalk

Seize the day and get your steps in before class! SANS invites you to join some faculty members and fellow attendees for a morning walk or run on the Virginia Beach boardwalk! We will meet at 6:45am in front of Neptune’s statue outside the Hilton. You are welcome to stay with a group or move at your own pace. Refreshments to follow.

06:45AM - 08:00AM EDT
In-Person

SANS@Night: Go Pentest Yourself!

Discover how to install and run attacker tools to hunt vulnerabilities in your environment before the pentesters (or attackers!) do. Through hands-on demonstrations of powerful techniques like Bloodhound, AD Certificate Services attacks, Responder, and strategic password audits, you'll learn to identify and eliminate the easy targets attackers exploit first. Equip yourself to think like the adversary—and strengthen your defenses from within!

06:00PM - 07:00PM EDT

Presented by

Christopher Elgee

Certified Instructor

Christopher Elgee
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Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hotel Special Rates & Reservations

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

A special discounted rate of $219.00 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.

These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

A special discounted rate of $209.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability. The group rate is lower than the Government Per Diem rate.

This rate includes Internet in your room and is only available through Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

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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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Located just off the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a short walk to the beach and next door to Neptune's Park. Local restaurants and bars are within a mile. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is 10 minutes away and located under four miles from Ocean Breeze Waterpark. Enjoy the rooftop infinity pool and award-winning restaurant.

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Venue Parking Details: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Parking at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront is complimentary for all SANS attendees. If you are staying at the hotel, please use self-parking and notify the front desk at check-in. If you are commuting, please use Valet parking and let the attendant know you are attending the SANS conference to receive the complimentary parking.

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Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Footsteps from Virginia Beach surf and sand. Located 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and Ocean Breeze Waterpark are four miles away. Relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

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Venue Parking Details: Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Parking at the Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront is complimentary for SANS overnight guests. If you are staying at the hotel, please use self-parking and notify the front desk at check-in. If you are commuting, please use Valet parking and let the attendant know you are attending the SANS conference to receive the complimentary parking.

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Save on United Flights To Live Events

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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Save on Delta Flights To Live Events

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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Hilton "Find Your Perfect Match" Status Match Promotion

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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