SANS Security East 2016

Event Dates
2016-01-25 - 2016-01-30
Organizer
Attendees
1000
Event contact title
Marketing Representative
Event contact first name
Lacee
Event contact last name
Institute
Email
info@sans.org
Event contact telephone number
(301) 654-SANS (7267)
Description
You are invited to start your training in 2016 by attending SANS Security East 2016 where SANS will provide outstanding courses in IT security, penetration testing, forensics, and security management presented the best cybersecurity teachers in the country. At SANS events you get the kind of hands-on, immersion training that you can put to work immediately. Visit our Schedule page for complete course descriptions for all of the courses offered at Security East. The lineup of courses for cybersecurity and infosec professional at all levels has something for everyone. Don't miss our special events and bonus evening presentations where we'll share the latest threats and much more. Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt! All of our courses offered at SANS Security East 2016 are associated with a GIAC Certification. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join more than 59,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the Cybersecurity industry safe! 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! SANS training is well-known for being relevant and pragmatic. Our award-winning faculty has proven they understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. Their real-world experience increases the practical value of the course material. Here is what last year's attendees had to say about their training: "For me, the most value is the security perspective of technology. It has helped me think about my job differently." - Afzaal Syed, Ernst and Young "The material was presented in a way that facilitates understanding rather than just memorization." - Edward Dunnahoe, CRIF Lending Solutions "The course provided a number of valuable tools and techniques to analyze traffic and be able to quickly identify suspicious activity." - Ken Solomon, NS Corp "The instructor made this course worthwhile, and I truly appreciate his teaching style and knowledge of the subject matter. Excellent!" - Freud Alexandre, City of New Orleans This year, SANS Security East 2016 is being hosted at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on Poydras Street, four blocks from the French Quarter. The hotel is right on the Mississippi River, next to Harrah's Casino, near the New Orleans Streetcars lines, and adjacent to the Cruise Terminal. From the hotel, you can tour the Mississippi, walk Bourbon Street, visit a plantation, shop at Riverwalk Marketplace or Canal Place, take a swamp tour, see the Aquarium of the Americas, and learn about New Orleans rich and unique history. The dining in New Orleans is legendary along with the unforgettable live music. This city is a fabulous destination with something of interest for everyone! Make your 2016 training plans now and register today for SANS Security East 2016 - we are looking forward to meeting you in New Orleans! http://www.sans.org/u/4ZQ
Attendee information
- Register with discount code "EarlyBird16" and receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, December 2, 2015. - Register with discount code "EarlyBird16" and receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, December 23, 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, January 6, 2016.
Partner Voices
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