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SANSFIRE 2025

Sparking Innovation, Fortifying Defenses Washington Hilton Washington, DC, US and Virtual – ET Mon, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 19, 2025
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Explore all that SANSFIRE 2025 has to Offer:

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Serious Cybersecurity Training

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Real-time Support

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Immersive Labs in a Virtual Environment

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Thought Leadership Talks & Workshops

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Comprehensive Courseware

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GIAC Certification + CPE Credits

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4-Month Extended Learning Access

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Central Hotel Location

Experience the excitement of last year's event and uncover what you missed out on! Don't let history repeat itself - register today to secure your spot and explore the array of bonus offerings awaiting you at SANSFIRE 2025.

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Save on SANSFIRE 2025 Courses When You Register Early

Early Bird Dates: "Save on SANFIRE 2025 Courses When You Register Early" Early Bird Tier 1: SAVE $750 Before January 15 Early Bird Tier 2: SAVE $500 Before April 15 Early Bird Tier 3: SAVE $300 Before June 11
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SANS @Night Talks – Coming Soon!

2024 Featured Speakers
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Breaking the Kubernetes Kill Chain: Host Path Mount
Speakers: Eric Johnson, SANS Senior Instructor & Ryan Thompson, SANS Certified Instructor Candidate Attending Option(s): In-Person In this session, we will explore the MS-TA9013 Host Path Mount technique, which is commonly used by attackers to perform privilege escalation in a Kubernetes cluster.
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AI & Cybersecurity: 2024 Review and Strategic Insights for 2025
Speakers: Seth Misenar, SANS Fellow Attending Option(s): In-Person Beyond overzealous hype and entrenched skepticism, this presentation will critically assess where AI is headed and what it means for cybersecurity professionals. Expect to leave with strategic insights that will help you navigate...
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Cybersecurity at the Crossroads: Trends, Challenges, and Leadership Solutions
Speakers: My-Ngoc Nguyen, SANS Principal Instructor Attending Option(s): In-Person and Live Online* In this session, we will explore cutting-edge trends, from the rise of AI-driven attacks to the complexities of securing remote workforces, and present actionable strategies for mitigating and...
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Rich Greene
Back to Basics: The Indispensable Role of Cybersecurity Fundamentals in a Complex World
Speakers: Rich Greene, SANS Certified Instructor Candidate Attending Option(s): In-Person In this engaging talk, Rich Greene, will explore why specific foundational elements are more critical than ever. Drawing on real-world examples and personal experiences, Rich will illustrate how neglecting...
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    Relentless Commitment to Combating Malicious Threats

    The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) stands as a leading global cyber threat detection network, vigilantly monitoring and safeguarding against cyber threats targeting large-scale infrastructure. We honor our Director and Founder, Dr. Johannes Ullrich, and the dedicated team of ISC Handlers for their enduring success in operations. Celebrate with the SANS Faculty, Instructors, and industry experts at our annual SANSFIRE event. Experience the dynamic @Night talks and live sessions for a deeper insight into the workings of the Internet Storm Center. Note: Some features are available exclusively to in-person attendees.
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    Meet Founder & Director:

    Johannes Ullrich, SANS Faculty Fellow, Dean of Research for SANS Technology Institute

    Dr. Ullrich founded the Internet Storm Center (DShield.org) which provides a free analysis and warning service to thousands of Internet users and organizations.

    Don't miss his electrifying Keynote Presentation.

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    Not to Miss: SANS NetWars Tournaments

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    Get Ready to Test Your Skills
    These tournaments pose a series of multifaceted, interactive, and situational cybersecurity challenges. The challenges test a wide variety of disciplines and subject matter across 5 levels that increase in difficulty. These challenges may be completed individually or as a team.
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    Core NetWars
    SANS Core NetWars is the most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, and the ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range to power up the most diverse cyber skills in a collaborative environment.
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    Cyber Defense NetWars
    Cyber Defense NetWars is focused on preventing, analyzing, and defending the organization against complex real-world attack scenarios, from brute-force attacks to ransomware campaigns.

      SANS AlumNight at SANSFIRE 2025

      An exciting offering made exclusively available to in-person student attendees! SANS AlumNight celebrates the industry's most powerful gathering of cybersecurity professionals - filled with networking, refreshments, giveaways, and buzzing expert discussions. PLUS, students attending SANSFIRE gain access to (2) hands-on bonus workshops following the networking reception.

      Looking to Attend SANSFIRE 2025? It's as Easy as 1-2-3!

      1. Check out all that SANSFIRE 2025 has to offer 2. Select & Register for Your SANSFIRE 2025 course - Over 35+ to choose from! 3. Book your hotel and travel
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      Hear from Former Attendees

      SANS makes the entire experience amazing! I have been attending SANS classes for many years and I keep coming back for more. There is no one else out there that provides security training like SANS.
      Ron Foupht
      - Werner Enterprises
      The entire training experience is an event! There is so much happening at SANS besides the classroom! You need to be here to experience it all! This is the place with all the security knowledge you could ever need!
      Ron Foupht
      - Werner Enterprises
      SANS offers the ultimate in quality instruction and thoughtful curriculum development. I learned so much this week and can't wait to review and apply what I learned.
      Gabrielle S.
      - US Federal Agency
      The labs were very hands-on, and being able to manually go through these exercises gives me confidence that I can do these things in the future.
      Crystal Cleaveland
      - American Registry for Internet Numbers
      Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don’t think there's any better training out there right now.
      Ronald Craft
      - S-RM
      The instruction at SANS is top-notch. I have been to several SANS training courses and they never disappoint. The instructors bring real life experiences and show the students how the material can be applied.
      Thomas Seck
      - Johns Hopkins APL

        Featured Courses

        SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud™
        Certification:

        • GSEC
        SEC504™: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling™
        Certification:

        • GCIH
        Major Update
        FOR508™: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics™
        Certification:

        • GCFA
        SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security™
        Certification:

        • GISF
        FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence™
        Certification:

        • GCTI
        ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials™
        Certification:

        • GICSP
        Major Update
        FOR500: Windows Forensic Analysis™
        Certification:

        • GCFE
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          PLUS - Immerse Yourself in the Newest Version of NetWars Core: Version 10

          Join us in celebrating the 10th version of Core NetWars! This latest version introduces new challenges with AI, hardware hacking, and more, designed to elevate your hands-on cybersecurity skills. Enhance your expertise with SANS’s trusted, practical training.
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          Event Venue Details - The Washington Hilton

          Hotel Address 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20009 Phone: 202-483-3000 Hotel Special Rates and Reservations A special discounted rate of $207.00 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 Friday, June 20, 2025.
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