SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training 2026

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2, 2026
12 Courses
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Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key & Virtual (ET)

1900 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209

Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training

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Summit: January 26-27 | Training: January 28 – February 2

If You Work in Cyber Threat Intelligence, This is The Must-Attend Event of the Year

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Join us for our 14th Annual SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit – an event devoted solely to the tradecraft of cyber threat analysis and intelligence.

Gain fresh perspectives and insights from leading practitioners who will share the latest real-world case studies, innovative techniques, and practical solutions designed to challenge CTI assumptions and deepen your understanding.

A key highlight of the Summit is the curated networking, offering CTI professionals opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build lasting relationships. Don't just take our word for it – see what past attendees say about the CTI Summit below.

This summit is critical for anyone in CTI regardless of experience level. The various elements required to be successful are presented and thoroughly discussed. - Robert Morgan, LANL

What Attendees Say

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SANS consistently delivers the most exclusive, up-to-date content in the industry and the SANS CTI Summit 2025 is no exception.
Philip-Andrei G.
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I left the Summit with an entire list of important action items. Incredible content overall!
Ken Hensley
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The knowledge and insights I gained from this summit were outstanding. This is such a valuable event!
Hiren Parekh
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The quality of the presentations at the SANS CTI Summit continues to be of the highest caliber each year, providing fresh, relevant, and valuable insights. Furthermore, the passion and commitment of the Summit Chairs, Board, and Selection Committee is evident, making the Summit the top convention and at the greatest value of the entire year for CTI Professionals.
Alex A.

Summit Highlights

Highly Technical Talks, Sessions, & Workshops

The industry's top practitioners will share their latest cyber threat intelligence research, solutions, tools, and case studies.

Cyber Threat Intelligence: Summit Speaker

One-Of-A-Kind Networking with The Top Minds In CTI

You’ll have the chance to engage with Summit Chairs, speakers, and your peers in the community for deep-dive discussions, and casual chats over breaks, meals, and evening receptions.

Summit Night Out

The days will be filled with the latest in CTI, but the fun goes up a notch at night for those joining us in Arlington.

Solutions Expo Hall

Explore the latest tools and solutions in cyber threat intelligence, and incident response.

World-Class SANS Courses

Enhance your knowledge base and add to your toolkit by bundling your Summit experience with a hands-on, immersive course taught by top SANS instructors and course authors.

Early Bird Offer

Save $750 USD using the code "EarlyBirdNA" and pay for any 4-6 day course (excluding Beta Courses) by October 7, 2025.

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Summit and Course Registration

from $8,260 USD

In personIncludes

Course: Live Instructor Training with Hands-on Exercises
Course: DFIR NetWars Tournament with purchase of a course
Summit: Talks, Presentations and Workshops
Summit: Unmatched Networking
Summit: Evening Receptions
Summit: Access to Summit Exhibit Hall
Summit: Light Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks with Snacks and Beverages

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Live onlineIncludes

Course: Virtual Live Instructor Training with Hands-On Exercises
Summit: Access to Select Talks
Summit: Interactive Chat on Slack
First Access to Approved Recordings and Decks

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Summit Registration Only

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$525 USD*Prices exclude applicable local taxes

In personIncludes

Talks, Presentations and Workshops
Unmatched Networking
Evening Receptions
Access to Summit Exhibit Hall
Light Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks with Snacks and Beverages
First Access to Approved Recordings and Decks

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Live onlineIncludes

Access to Select Talks
Interactive Chat on Slack
First Access to Approved Recordings and Decks

Important Dates

Refund Deadline:: January 9, 2026
Hotel Group Discount Deadline:: January 3, 2026

Courses

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SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

SEC401Cyber Defense

GIAC Security Essentials
6 Days
46 CPEs
Ross Bergman

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

SEC504Offensive Operations

GIAC Certified Incident Handler
6 Days
38 CPEs
Joshua Wright

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics

FOR508Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
6 Days
36 CPEs
Mike Pilkington

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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FOR500: Windows Forensic Analysis

FOR500Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
6 Days
36 CPEs
Heather Barnhart

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
*Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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FOR572: Advanced Network Forensics: Threat Hunting, Analysis, and Incident Response

FOR572Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Network Forensic Analyst
6 Days
36 CPEs
Philip Hagen

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
*Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence

FOR578Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
6 Days
36 CPEs
Peter Szczepankiewicz

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
*Prices exclude applicable local taxes

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FOR498: Digital Acquisition and Rapid Triage

FOR498Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition
6 Days
36 CPEs
Eric Zimmerman

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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SEC541: Cloud Security Threat Detection

SEC541Cloud Security

GIAC Cloud Threat Detection
5 Days
30 CPEs
Ryan Thompson

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,260 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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FOR608: Enterprise-Class Incident Response & Threat Hunting

FOR608Digital Forensics and Incident Response

GIAC Enterprise Incident Responder
6 Days
36 CPEs
Marcus Guevara

Starts 28 Jan 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
$8,780 USD (Course)
$999 USD (Certification)
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Advisory Board

Rebekah Brown

Senior Researcher

Rebekah Brown has been instrumental in advancing cyber threat intelligence, serving as a network warfare analyst at the NSA, Operations Chief of a U.S. Marine Corps cyber unit, and training lead at U.S. Cyber Command.

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Rick Holland

VP, CISO, Office of the CISO

Rick is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a unique background as a practitioner, vendor executive, and Forrester Research industry analyst. Rick supports ReliaQuest's Office of the CISO and manages the global team responsible for ReliaQuest's threat intelligence and research efforts.

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Katie Nickels

Director of Intelligence

Katie is the Director of Intelligence at Red Canary. She has worked on cyber threat intelligence, network defense, and incident response for nearly a decade for the U.S. Department of Defense, MITRE, Raytheon, and ManTech.

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Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

A special discounted rate of $249.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability.

A limited number of Government Per Diem rooms at the prevailing rate are available with proper ID.

These rates include Internet in your room and are only available through Saturday, January 3, 2026.

SANS attendees will also receive a discounted parking rate of $20 per overnight with in-and-out privileges.

Book Reservation at Special Discounted Rate Book A Per Diem Government Reservation

3 Reasons To Stay At The Event Venue

Ultimate Convenience
Eliminate the hassle of daily commutes and wasted travel time. You’ll have everything you need—from your training to dining and amenities - all in one centralized, convenient location.
Seamless Networking Opportunities
Stay where the action is! Maximize your chances to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders - from impromptu conversations in the lobby to exclusive after-hours events.
All Day, All Event Access
SANS live training events include bonus sessions exclusively at the venue. Staying on-site ensures you won’t miss these opportunities to grow your network and engage with peers beyond the conference agenda.

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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training 2026

If You Work in Cyber Threat Intelligence, This is The Must-Attend Event of the Year

What Attendees Say

Summit Highlights

Highly Technical Talks, Sessions, & Workshops