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Spokane, WA - June 3 - 8, 2008
Global Information Assurance Certification

Very intense. I have never been to a conference where we received so much information and so much more to learn post-conference.
-Paul Abels, UPS

Event Location

Oxford Suites Spokane Downtown Hotel
115 W. North River Drive
Spokane, Washington 99201
Phone: (509) 353-9000
Fax: (509) 353-9164
Toll Free: 800-774-1877
Website: Special Rates Available
A block of rooms has been reserved for SANS attendees at a special rate of $119 for a suite.

Suites are all tastefully decorated and include the following amenities: refrigerator, microwave, ironing units and complimentary wireless internet. Each guest receives tickets to evening reception that includes light hors d'oeurves, beer, wine or soda and a complimentary buffet breakfast. Hotel features a work out facility, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and a business center on property, and parking also complimentary to guests as well a courtesy van that is complimentary to and from The Spokane International Airport and around the downtown area.

Reservations must be made directly with the the hotel via telephone at (509) 353-9000 by May 2, 2008. All reservations after this date are subject to rate and space availability.

Recommended Web Links:

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

Community SANS Spokane 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 5:15pm - 7:00pm 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#.