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Columbus, OH - May 19 - 24, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

It's very dynamic and I will be able to apply what I learned directly into my area of work.
-Wagner Nascimento, eBay, Inc.

Event Location

Westin Columbus
310 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215 US
Phone: 614.228.3800
Website: http://www.westincolumbus.com/

Special Rates Available
A block of rooms has been reserved for SANS attendees at a special rate of $169. Reservations must be made directly with the the hotel via telephone at 614.228.3800 by April 19th. All reservations after this date are subject to rate and space availability.

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/
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Important Time Information

Community SANS Columbus 2008 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the event hotel, or as close as possible. If you live in the general area, please consider sharing the drive with a friend or co-worker.

  • All full day courses will run 9:00am - 5:00pm.
  • Security 401: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM on course days 1-5.
Daily Break

Daily breaks at SANS events are as follows:
(Subject to change - be sure to check the event announcements for the most up-to-date information.)

  • Continental Breakfast: 8:15am to 9:00am ~ (provided)
  • Coffee Break 10:30am - 10:50am ~ (provided)
  • Lunch 12:15pm - 1:30pm ~ (Light lunch provided Day 1, 2, 6)
  • Afternoon Food and Beverage Break 3:00pm - 3:20pm ~ (provided)
Accommodation for Students With Disabilities:

SANS Institute is committed to assisting course participants subject to disabilities. SANS will provide the following at no additional cost to the employers of participants with disabilities: an additional seat in the classroom and an additional set of course materials for Auxiliary Aides and/or the course notes in computer-readable format, as requested by the participant's employer. The employer of the participant shall be responsible for all other costs of any necessary accommodation, including arranging and paying for Auxiliary Aides. The employer may call 1-301-654-SANS(7267) to request that SANS Institute make the arrangements for Auxiliary Aides and bill the costs to the employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to confirm with SANS all such arrangements at least four weeks before the course.

CISSP Members:

CISSP members may supply their CISSP ID# and SANS will submit a request to CISSP for the attendee to receive credit for CPEs earned. There is a blue box below the payment section on the registration form to enter your CISSP ID#.