The SANS in-Person Training Experience

A year's worth of cybersecurity training in just 5 or 6 days.

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Experience the SANS difference - live, in person

The Power of Presence: SANS Live Training

There's a unique energy that happens when you step into a room filled with cyber professionals - all focused, all present. While SANS offers world-class training across all formats, our in-person experiences are built to elevate your learning with face-to-face connection, hands-on labs, and unmatched access to instructors and peers.

It's about those moments of clarity and collaboration that only happen when you're fully immersed, in person.

Shake hands with industry leaders. Share coffee with future collaborators. Learn with zero distractions. Because some connections - and breakthroughs - only happen in the room.

Immersive, Focused, and Expert-Led Training

Hands-On Learning

In-person training often provides more hands-on exercises and labs, allowing you to apply what you've learned in real-time with direct guidance from instructors.

Immediate Access to World Class Instructors

Having direct access to instructors means you can ask questions and get immediate feedback, clarification, and assistance.

Networking

Attending in-person training allows you to meet and interact with other professionals in your field. This can lead to valuable networking opportunities, sharing of best practices, and professional connections.

Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don't think there's any better training out there right now.
Ronald Craft, S-RM

Train in Exciting Destinations Across the U.S.

SANS San Antonio 2025

15 Courses San Antonio, TX or Live Online (CT) Core NetWars Tournament

SANS Chicago 2025

8 Courses Chicago, IL or Live Online (CT) Immersive Labs in a Virtual Environment

SANS Boston 2025

11 Courses Boston, MA or Live Online (ET) Thought Leadership Talks Centred Around Training Topics

SANS Virginia Beach 2025

12 Courses Virginia Beach, VA or Live Online (ET) 4-Month Access to Recorded Course Lectures

Emerging Threats: Leadership Response 2025

10 Courses Virginia Beach, VA or Live Online (ET) Cybersecurity Leadership Talks & Workshops

SANS Raleigh 2025

9 Courses Raleigh, NC or Live Online (ET) Expert-led Training You Can Use Immediately

Benefits of Learning with SANS In-Person

Brace yourself for full SANS immersion upon day 1 of in-person training at the welcome reception. Meet and network with the global leaders in cybersecurity, grow your cybersecurity colleague community, and more!

Workshops & presentations by our faculty and selected subject-matter experts help you broaden your knowledge, get the most for your training dollar, and hear from the voices that matter in cybersecurity.

Immerse yourself in hands-on interactive learning exercises that can be used to demonstrate ongoing competency in information security. Learn more about SANS NetWars!

The real value of this training lies at the intersection of quality content and delivery by a subject-matter expert actively working in the field, making it incredibly relevant and immediately applicable to my job.
P. Watson, Microsoft Corp

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Save up to $750 when you register early for a training event. Simply use the promotion code listed at the top of the event page when registering and the Early Bird discount will be applied automatically.

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