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The Business Value of SANS: Proven Impact of Cybersecurity Training

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Stronger Outcomes Start with Proven Training – Here’s the Evidence.

Cybersecurity training is a strategic investment. And like any high-impact investment, the returns scale with the quality of the program. New research from IDC reveals the tangible business value of rigorous, practitioner-led training from SANS: faster threat detection and response, reduced operational risk, stronger team cohesion, and millions in annual cost savings. For organizations looking to elevate their security capabilities, the data shows that not all training delivers equally – and serious programs drive serious results.

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IDC - The Business Value of SANS

Key Stats

4.2x

Faster Threat Dectection

43%

Faster MTTR

37%

Longer Tenure

$1.9M

External Cost Avoidance

Just the Facts, Please

Looking for a quick, shareable overview? The one-page snapshot gives you the core findings at a glance. It’s ideal for briefing your team, getting others up to speed, or making the case for deeper evaluation.

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Learn how skills-focused cybersecurity training delivers measurable value and data-driven insights that make the case for smart, strategic investment in team capability and risk reduction.