SANS is looking forward to an exciting kickoff of 2018 with SANS Security East 2018 in the "Big Easy" in January. Now is the time to improve your information security skills and laissez les bons temps rouler! Attend SANS Security East 2018 where SANS will provide outstanding courses in IT security, penetration testing, forensics, security management, and ICS/SCADA presented by the best cybersecurity teachers in the country. At SANS events you get the kind of hands-on, immersion training that you can put to work immediately.

Visit our schedule page for complete course descriptions for all of the courses offered at Security East. The lineup of courses for cybersecurity and infosec professional at all levels has something for everyone. Don't miss our special events and bonus evening presentations where we'll share the latest threats and much more.
Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt! Many of our courses offered at SANS Security East 2017 are associated with a GIAC certification. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join more than 83,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the Cybersecurity industry safe! Register for your certification attempt today!

SANS training is well-known for being relevant and pragmatic. Our faculty has proven they understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. Their real-world experience increases the practical value of the course material. Here is what past attendees had to say about their training:
"For me, the most value is the security perspective of technology. It has helped me think about my job differently." - Afzaal Syed, Ernst and Young
"The material was presented in a way that facilitates understanding rather than just memorization." - Edward Dunnahoe, CRIF Lending Solutions
"The course provided a number of valuable tools and techniques to analyze traffic and be able to quickly identify suspicious activity." - Ken Solomon, NS Corp
"The instructor made this course worthwhile, and I truly appreciate his teaching style and knowledge of the subject matter. Excellent!" - Freud Alexandre, City of New Orleans

This year, SANS Security East 2017 is being hosted at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on Poydras Street, four blocks from the French Quarter. The hotel is right on the Mississippi River, next to Harrah's Casino, near the New Orleans Streetcars lines, and adjacent to the Cruise Terminal.

From the hotel, you can tour the Mississippi, walk Bourbon Street, visit a plantation, shop at Riverwalk Marketplace or Canal Place, take a swamp tour, see the Aquarium of the Americas, and learn about New Orleans rich and unique history. The dining in New Orleans is legendary along with the unforgettable live music. This city is a fabulous destination with something of interest for everyone!

Make your 2017 training plans now and register today for SANS Security East 2017 - we are looking forward to meeting you in New Orleans!