The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 85 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and OnDemand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 50 hands-on technical certifications in cybersecurity.

Ways to Train
Learn your way, whether in person, live instruction delivered in an online format, or self-paced, on your own schedule, with cybersecurity courses from top industry experts. Learn More

Certifications
Master the skills to earn GIAC certifications, the industry's most rigorous credentials, with expert exam preparation from SANS. Get Certified

SANS Summits
Discover our global SANS Summits, running throughout the year covering a multitude of topics. This is the perfect way to experience the quality of SANS speakers and instructors! Learn More