SANS Scottsdale 2015

Event Dates
2015-02-16 - 2015-02-21
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 is returning to Arizona in February for SANS Scottsdale 2015! We would like to invite you to get your 2015 cybersecurity training in Scottsdale by attending our Arizona event - with another exceptional training schedule. We are bringing our top IT security courses to the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, February 16 - 21, 2015. SANS top instructors will make this the perfect training event for you! Be sure to register and pay early to get the best discount. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join more than 60,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the IT security 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! For more information, visit our SANS Technology Institute page Our SANS Scottsdale 2015 campus is the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in the heart of the city. This hotel has views of Camelback Mountain, and it is close to shopping, dining, attractions, and world-class golf. Within 25 miles are the Arizona State Capitol, Camelback Mountain, Chase Field, Desert Botanical Gardens, Heard Museum (Indian Culture), Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Zoo, Pueblo Grande Museum, Taliesin West, and a western town called Rawhide! Scottsdale average high temperature in February is 73 degrees, so this might be a nice winter break. While we are there these events may be of interest: Desert Botanical Gardens has tours and exhibits Native Trails events every Thursday at the outdoor amphitheater at the Scottsdale Civic Center Park Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale (February 12-22) Grand Canyon Tours can be arranged And much, much more A special discounted rate of $189.00 S/D will be honored based on space availability at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. 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 January 21, 2015. Why register for SANS Scottsdale 2015? Here's what 2014 Scottsdale alumni have said about the value of SANS training: "Not only does this course teach material and supplement w/labs, it provides real-life practical applications and examples to further emphasize relevance!" - Sherry Yavetak, Wells Fargo "Excellent instructor, great content, instructor is well-spoken and passionate about this stuff. The whiteboard examples were excellent." - Jerry Verbruggen "Whether you are new to security or a seasoned professional, you will always learn something at SANS." - Gordon Steuart, OPS risk Consultant "It applies to my everyday duties and adds clarity to a lot of questions I had." - George Hamilton, Consolidated Graphics To follow or tweet about this event, use the hashtag #SANSscottsdale. Follow SANS at @SANSInstitute. 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 IT security education. Don't miss this special SANS training event in Scottsdale in February! We hope to see you there. http://www.sans.org/u/1jY - Receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - Receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - No refunds available after Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Attendee information
- Receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - Receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - No refunds available after Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Partner Voices
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