SANS Boston 2015

Event Dates
2015-08-03 - 2015-08-08
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)
Description
SANS exceptional cybersecurity training comes to Boston in August. You are invited to take SANS exceptional training when we return to Boston this August with an awesome training lineup on August 3-8. We are bringing our top courses and best instructors who will ensure that you not only learn the material, but that you can apply it immediately when you return to the office. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join nearly 65,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the Cybersecurity industry safe! Earn your Master's Degree at SANS Technology Institute (STI). Take classes in Information Security Management (MSISM) or Engineering (MSISE). Our campus for the event is the Omni Parker House. A special discounted rate of $215.00 Single/Double 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 and are only available through July 10, 2015. The Omni Parker House is in the heart of downtown Boston -- located along the Freedom Trail and at the foot of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Quincy Market, and Faneuil Hall marketplace. Here is a list of Boston attractions and their distance from the hotel: Arts & Culture Theatre District - adjacent Orpheum Theatre - 1 block Emerson Theatre - 3 blocks Historic Opera House - 3 blocks Shubert Theatre - 4 blocks Wilbur Theatre - 4 blocks Children's Museum - 6 blocks Museum of Science - 15 minutes (Green Line on the T) Symphony Hall - 15 minutes (Green Line on the T) DCR Hatch Memorial Shell - 15 minutes (Red Line on the T) Museum of Fine Arts - 11 minute walk Huntington Theatre - 13 minute walk Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum - 3 miles JFK Library - 20 minutes (Red Line on the T) Harvard University Museums - 15 minutes (Red Line on the T) MIT Museum - 15 minutes (Red Line on the T) Boston Public Library - 15 minutes (Green Line on the T) Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum - blocks/10 minute walk Museum of Contemporary Art - 15 minute walk Seaport District - 10 minute walk Attractions On the historic Freedom Trail, a historic walking tour Old City Hall - adjacent Government Center - 1 block Old Town Trolley Tours - 2 blocks Massachusetts State house - 2 blocks Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market - 5 minute walk New England Aquarium - 10 minute walk Bunker Hill Monument - 2 miles U.S.S. Constitution - 2 miles Old South Meeting House - 2 blocks Fenway Park - 15 minutes (Green Line on the T) Why register for SANS Boston 2015? Here's what past alumni have said about the value of SANS training: "SANS presents superior content, and the opportunity for certification." - Greg Stiger, Oliver Wyman "SANS courses provide practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied on the job." - Martin Hristov, Sony "SANS courses have made me want to eat, sleep, and breath security & forensics!" - Cory Flynn, Firewall Experts "SANS is the best security training you can get, period." - Don Lopez, Valley National Bank With a reputation for being the most trusted source for information security training and an eagerness to help you meet your training objectives, SANS is the best choice for cybersecurity education. Don't miss this special SANS training event in Boston this August! We hope to see you there. http://www.sans.org/u/10H
Attendee information
- Register with discount code "EarlyBird15" and receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, June 10, 2015. - Register with discount code "EarlyBird15" and receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, July 1, 2015. - If the order is not paid by the early registration deadline the discount amount will automatically be reduced to the next valid early registration discount amount. - No refunds available after Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact