SANS 2015

Event Dates
2015-04-11 - 2015-04-18
Organizer
Attendees
500
Event contact first name
SANS
Event contact last name
Institute
Email
info@sans.org
Event contact telephone number
(301) 654-SANS (7267)
Notes
- Receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - Receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - No refunds available after Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Description
We would like to invite you back to SANS 2015 and back to Disney for our biggest event of the year! If you haven't been to SANS training in Orlando, you can't miss this! This is one of our biggest events of the year, so there is something for everyone. At SANS 2015, you will have countless opportunities to expand your network of security experts and friends, and you'll learn more than you can imagine. Many of our five- and six-day courses offered at SANS 2015 are associated with a GIAC Certification. Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt; put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join nearly 62,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the Cybersecurity industry safe. Visit the GIAC page for more information and register for your certification attempt today! Extend your training experience and advance your career by enrolling in a master's degree or a graduate certificate from the SANS Technology Institute - regionally accredited and eligible for tuition reimbursement plans. Choose from a master's in Information Security Engineering or a graduate certificate in Penetration Testing or Incident Response. Apply today! Our top instructors will be teaching SANS 2015. Learn from some of the best instructors in the cybersecurity industry. See what these people who attended SANS 2014 had to say about their SANS Training: "Awesome training! You learn a lot about malware, but also how to provide value to your organization." - Tyler Halfpop, Salesforce.com "Today's class examples are the best I have seen in my young career. I definitely have a better concept and grasp of the information." - Jorge Fernandez, Scotia Bank "Can take information and use right away when you get back to work." - Paul White, WVSAO "I like that the course material is building on previous lessons. This is great progression; there is a great mix of labs and instructional material." - Ryan Kelley, Diebold "The content, and more importantly the instructors presentation, was exactly what I was looking for." - Gilbert Lappano, Northrop Grumman IS SANS' national training events are known for their evening events, which enhance your training, and SANS 2015 is no exception. Our SANS @Night Series will feature presentations on the most current topics in information security by some of the best speakers in the industry. We have an impressive lineup already, but keep an eye on our website and use the Bonus Sessions link to see when evening events are added. Be sure to include in your plans our extensive Vendor Tools Expo & Reception where you'll see live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies. Our Vendors will be hosting events to help you find the right mix of tools and solutions for your company's unique challenges. Our campus for SANS 2015 will be the Walt Disney World Swan Resort. For your lodging needs, SANS has arranged a discounted rate of $218 S/D, which will be honored based on space availability. Government per diem rooms are available with proper ID. You will need to call reservations and ask for the SANS government rate. These rates include high-speed Internet in your room. This special rate is only available thru Wednesday, March 23, 2015. Book your reservation now as there is limited availability! From the Hotel Website: "The Disney resorts are located between Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and close to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park. Discover our magical surroundings, superior service, luxurious facilities and redesigned guest rooms... Enjoy the new Mandara Spa, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges, five pools, a white sand beach, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf, and many special Disney benefits. "Staying on site at our Disney resort allows you to enjoy many special Disney benefits (available exclusively for guests staying at Walt Disney World hotels) including: Disney Fastpass+ Benefit Extra Magic Hours Benefit at the Theme Parks Complimentary Scheduled Transportation Throughout Disney On-Site Disney Ticket Desks Character Dining Advance Tee Times on Championship Disney Golf Courses Complimentary Delivery of Purchases Made in Disney Theme Parks Complimentary Parking at Disney Theme Parks "These Disney benefits are just a few of the reasons you will enjoy staying at our Disney hotel." When you attend SANS 2015, you will see the SANS promise in action - what you learn in the classroom you will be able to use immediately upon returning to the office. You don't want to miss it! Register today for SANS 2015. We look forward to sharing SANS training with you at Disney in Orlando! http://www.sans.org/u/1kn - Receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - Receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - No refunds available after Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Partner Voices
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