Cyber Programs for the Department of Defense

Strengthening the Cyber Posture of the U.S. Department of Defense

Cyber operations across the DoD require mission alignment, speed, and technical superiority. SANS delivers high-impact training and certification programs trusted by DoD components--including service branches, agencies, and commands--designed to develop cyber forces, accelerate operational readiness, and align to 8140 and national defense priorities.

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Strengthening the Cyber Posture of the U.S. Department of Defense

Countering Advanced Cyber Threats

Advanced Threat Mitigation

Defense networks are high-value targets. SANS training equips your cyber force to outpace adversaries through:

Threat identification and mitigation
Real-world incident response
Tactics proven in operational environments

Our courses are built to develop decisive defenders--ready to act under pressure, at the speed of mission.

Enhance Your Cyber Defense

Preparing Cyber Forces for Joint and Mission-Critical Operations

Mission-Ready Cyber Workforce

SANS trains and certifies cyber personnel across the full mission spectrum-from operators and defenders to architects and leaders. Our programs build the hands-on skills needed to execute in contested environments and advance readiness across priorities like Zero Trust, resilience, and integrated operations.

Build a Mission-Ready Workforce

Train with the Same Experts Trusted on the Front Lines of Cyber Conflict

SANS instructors don’t just teach—they are practitioners. Our team includes former and current DoD, IC, and cyber operators who deliver practical skills that translate directly to mission success.

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Aligned to DoD 8140. Designed for Operational Impact.

SANS and GIAC offer the most comprehensive portfolio of training and certifications mapped to the DoD 8140 directive. Whether you're building foundational readiness or meeting residential qualification standards, we support over 50 cyber work roles--ensuring your workforce is trained, certified, and mission-ready.

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Cyber Proving Ground At Cybertropolis

The 154th Cyber Protection Team joined a live-fire Cyber STX at Muscatatuck, defending networks and ICS infrastructure in a contested, real-world training environment. Powered by SANS, the exercise pushed defenders to operate under pressure and validate mission readiness.

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Anywhere the Mission Takes You - We Deliver

Whether supporting units stateside or deployed forces abroad, SANS delivers cyber training where it's needed most--across CONUS, OCONUS, and virtual environments.

What DoD Learners Say About Their SANS Training Experience

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As our C4 systems become netcentric and more linked with our weapons systems, it is essential that our IA workforce be up to the task of securing our networks. I am proud to be on the cyber defense line with such a competent industry partner that understands the needs of the defense department and is willing to work with us to help accomplish this difficult task.
Mike KnightNaval NetWar Command
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Training offered by SANS pertains to best practices so rubber hits the road.
Michael EmmonsUSMC
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As part of the Raytheon IIS Information Security Engineering group, we send nearly all of our new hires through the SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp training classes to ensure they have the fundamental skills necessary to work in our environment. We view GIAC certifications as an essential part of this process. GIAC Certification helps ensure both our management and our customers that our employees understand how to build secure systems.
Monty McDougalRaytheon

Procurement Ready

Simplify procurement with federal contracting vehicles that provide quick, seamless access to mission-critical cybersecurity training.

We make it simple to bring SANS training into your organization:

Available via GSA, NASA SEWP, 2GIT, and more
Existing direct contracts available within DoD
Past performance with all branches of the U.S. Military

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Develop a Cyber Training Strategy Aligned to Mission Requirements

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Role-and-mission aligned training plans
Unit-level or command-wide delivery options
Procurement pathways tailored to DoD compliance standards

Resources for the Department of Defense

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Cyber Programs for the Department of Defense

Strengthening the Cyber Posture of the U.S. Department of Defense

Countering Advanced Cyber Threats

Preparing Cyber Forces for Joint and Mission-Critical Operations

Train with the Same Experts Trusted on the Front Lines of Cyber Conflict

Aligned to DoD 8140. Designed for Operational Impact.

Cyber Proving Ground At Cybertropolis

Anywhere the Mission Takes You - We Deliver

In-Person Training

Live Online Training

Private Training

On Demand Training

Cyber Ranges

Security Awareness Training

What DoD Learners Say About Their SANS Training Experience

Procurement Ready

Getting Started

Resources for the Department of Defense

OSINT Response

DoD8140 Guide

DoD Zero Trust White Papers

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