SANS Capital City 2015

Event Dates
2015-07-06
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
Cybersecurity Training Washington DC Make your plans now to attend SANS Capital City 2015 this July and use what you learn in the classroom as soon as you return to the office. Choose from our outstanding offering of courses. We know that training and travel budgets are tight, so we are offering courses at the Capital Hilton. Many courses offered at Capital City 2015 are associated with a GIAC Certification attempt. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join 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! 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 SANS alumni had to say about their SANS Training: "Lots of information that was useful and directly applicable." - Joseph Weber, Regions Financial "This is a good overview of a broad topic that's presented in a very organized and understandable format." - Cory Mock, Nissan North America "SANS course work is the most thorough learning available anywhere. What you learn is not only conceptual, but it also is hands-on showing you what you do, why you do it, and how you can apply what you learn to real-world solutions to problems." - Duane Tucker, Barmark Partners "This course adds some more techniques and processes along with a whole bunch of new fundamentals and tools to the arsenal." - Toby Andrews, Wetrock.net Our campus for this event, the Capital Hilton, is located two blocks north of the White House along K Street. This hotel is located conveniently to allow you to explore the US Capitol, historic monuments, or the Smithsonian Museums. A discounted room rate of $205 Single/Double is available to SANS students until June 11, but space is limited so book early! Washington, DC is a fabulous destination for training with all that there is to do. Places to visit include: National Mall Lincoln Memorial President Lincoln's Cottage Washington Monument Library of Congress Arlington National Cemetery Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall National Portrait Gallery National Postal Museum National Zoo See the original Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives To save $400, enter discount code "EarlyBird15" and pay for any 4-6 day course by May 13. Register today to join us at SANS Capital City 2015! http://www.sans.org/u/HK
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, May 13, 2015. - Register with discount code "EarlyBird15" and receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, June 10, 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, June 17, 2015.
Partner Voices
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