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Developing the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders
Partner with SANS to invest in cybersecurity workforce development - empowering under-resourced career changers, veterans, and the next generation of cyber talent. Invest through your corporate social responsibility initiatives to directly impact the growth of a stronger, more resilient national cyber workforce
See the Impact Firsthand
Download our 2024 Mission Impact Report to see how partners like you are helping train, certify, and launch the careers of future cybersecurity professionals.
Why Partner with SANS?
SANS Mission Programs address the cybersecurity talent shortage by equipping high-potential individuals - including veterans and career changers - with job-ready skills and certifications through programs like the SANS Cyber Academy.
When you partner with SANS, you're investing in the development of a stronger, more capable cybersecurity workforce.
Premier Sponsors
Our premier sponsors collaborate with the SANS Cyber Academy to enhance cybersecurity workforce development across the United States. Their support reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to training and fostering a more resilient industry.
Custom Program Partners
Our custom program partners work with SANS to design tailored training programs that align with their unique goals - whether meeting grant requirements, supporting specific audiences, or building talent pipelines that serve their mission.
Non-Profit Partners
Our nonprofit partners help amplify training opportunities by sharing them across broad networks, expanding reach and increasing visibility among untapped talent pools.
How You Can Make a Lasting Impact
Your investment in SANS Mission Programs fuels long-term, strategic advancement in the cybersecurity workforce. Traditional recruitment methods - especially those focused on college degrees - have fallen short at scale. Our programs apply proven, effective models that identify high-potential individuals and prepare them for real-world cybersecurity roles through hands-on training and GIAC certification.
Sponsor a Cyber Academy Cohort
Directly support the training and certification of under resourced career changers and veterans entering the cybersecurity field. Cohort sponsorships fund access to world-class SANS courses, preparing learners for in-demand roles.
Support Ongoing Mission Programs
Become a sustaining partner by investing in the growth and scale of Mission Programs year-round. Your support helps expand training access, develop new pathways into cyber careers, and close critical workforce gaps. Long-term partners receive recognition across SANS campaigns, impact reporting, and exclusive partner resources.
Hire Certified Graduates
Access a pipeline of job-ready talent trained by SANS, the global leader in cybersecurity education. All candidates hold GIAC certifications and are prepared for real-world security roles. Organizations that hire our graduates play a direct role in shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals - while meeting critical talent needs and strengthening their overall security posture.
Mission Impact by the Numbers
87%
of Cyber Academy grads receive a job offer within 12 months
4,588+
lives changed through SANS Mission Programs
30+
corporate and nonprofit partners
91%
GIAC certification exam success rate
In the News: Partnering for Cybersecurity Workforce Growth
Explore how our partners are creating real-world impact in the cybersecurity workforce.
Mastercard: Cybersecurity Training for the Deaf Community
How SANS and Mastercard are expanding access to training for deaf professionals.
Google Cloud: Academy to Promote Cloud Security Talent
SANS and Google Cloud launch a new academy to support workforce growth in cloud cybersecurity.
Sponsorship to Close Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Cisco sponsors a SANS cohort, helping train new professionals for in-demand cybersecurity roles.
WiCyS Launches 5th Annual Security Training Scholarship
The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship, powered by SANS, enters its fifth year-empowering women to break into cybersecurity through advanced training, mentorship, and certification opportunities.
