SANS Seattle 2015

Event Dates
2015-10-05 - 2015-10-10
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
- Register with discount code "EarlyBird15" and receive a discount of up to $400 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, August 12, 2015. - Register with discount code "EarlyBird15" and receive a discount of up to $200 for any 4-6 day course paid for by Wednesday, September 2, 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, September 16, 2015.
Description
We would like to welcome you to the Pacific Northwest for SANS Seattle 2015! We are bringing our top courses and top instructors to Seattle on October 5 - 10. With just 1 in 1,200 candidates qualifying globally to join our faculty, SANS Instructors are the foremost experts and are the best at ensuring you will not only learn the material, but that you can also apply it immediately when you return from your training. Many of our courses at SANS Seattle 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 more than 67,000 GIAC credentialed Information Security professionals worldwide. Extend your training experience and advance your career by earning a master's degree or graduate certificate from the SANS Technology Institute -- regionally accredited and eligible for tuition reimbursement plans. Apply your Seattle 2015 course work toward a master's in Information Security Engineering or a graduate certificate in Penetration Testing or Incident Response. Both the Master of Science in Information Security Engineering (MSISE) and the Master of Science in Information Security Management (MSISM) will confirm for employers and clients that you have the advanced skills necessary to lead an organization's security efforts. Shorter programs are also offered leading to post-baccalaureate graduate certificates in specialized areas, including Cyber Engineering (Core), Cyber Defense Operations, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, and Incident Response. Apply today! Here is what our past attendees had to say about their SANS Seattle 2014 experience: "The instructor was very engaging and fun to listen to; both his experience and ability to communicate the material." - Jason Popp, Nordstrom Inc "With deep and intensive content, friendly instructor, and nice attendees it was definitely worth a trip from Japan." - Taraharu Ogasa "Don't change a thing. Best presenter I have ever had." - Rob Grewal, ICBC "A really awesome job with crypto. Best explanation I have heard without overloading on tech jargon." - Mike Lawrence, Protiviti Our campus for SANS Seattle 2015 is the Renaissance Seattle Hotel in the heart of downtown. A special discount rate of $179 S/D 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. Make your reservations now as this special rate is only available through September 4. See our Renaissance Seattle Hotel page to find more reservation information. The Renaissance Seattle Hotel is just minutes away from both Qwest and Safeco Fields. Pike Place Market with its many unique stores is also nearby. This hotel features views of the city skyline, Puget Sound, and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. It is convenient to the Sea-Tac airport and has easy access to major freeways. Also in and unique to Seattle is the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP/SFM). While it isn't close to the hotel, public transportation makes it an easy destination. There is a great Star Wars(TM) exhibit that ends on October 4 for which you might want to arrive early in Seattle. Dracula will be playing at the Taproot Theatre while we are there as well. The Seattle Mariners play the Athletics on October 2, 3, and 4 at Safeco Field. The Seahawks will play the Detroit Lions at CenturyLink Field on October 5 in the evening. Seattle is the northernmost major city in the contiguous United States and is well known for the beauty of its surroundings. In October, Seattle has highs near 60 degrees and lows in the 40s. 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 Seattle this October! We hope to see you there. http://www.sans.org/u/3lC
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