SANS Chicago 2011

SANS comes to downtown Chicago, October 23-28 with six of our top-rated infosec courses, including our NEW Audit 407: Foundations of Auditing Information Systems. With the new audit course, one management course, three security courses, and one forensics course, there is sure to be a course for your training needs. Taught by SANS top instructors, this event offers an opportunity to learn, network, and practice career-boosting hands-on skills in a more intimate setting. Register by September 14 to receive a $400 tuition fee discount!
First, make your course selection from these options:

* Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style (GSEC) with Michael Gregg
* Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling (GCIH) with Peter Szczepankiewicz, IBM
* Audit 407: Foundations of Auditing Information Systems - New - with James Tarala
* Management 525: Project Management and Effective Communications for Security Professionals and Managers (GCMP) with Jeff Frisk
* Security 566: Implementing and Auditing the Twenty Critical Security Controls - In Depth with Eric Cole, Ph.D.
* Forensics 558: Network Forensics with Paul A. Henry

Many of the courses above are associated with a GIAC Certification as identified by the letters in parentheses. Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt; put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join nearly 36,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the infosec industry safe. Visit the GIAC Certifications Roadmap page for more information and to register for your certification attempt today.

Earn your Master's Degree in information security at the SANS Technology Institute (STI). Take classes in Information Security Management (MSISM) or Engineering (MSISE). Click here for the downloadable application form. Apply today!

This year we will be right in Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. While they last, reduced lodging rates of $215 S/D will be honored based on space availability. Make your reservations by September 21 to get the special discounted rate which includes high-speed Internet access in your room.

A downtown hotel means you have easy access to Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, and Grant Park. You are close to the Art Institute of Chicago and Macy's on State Street; and you are just blocks from the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, The Shops of Northbridge, and The 900 Shops. Of course there is much, much more with the following attractions also being close to the hotel: Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum, and all the dining, theater, symphony, and opera that comes with a major US city. Travelers to this city find that downtown Chicago is friendly, clean, and safe. Everyone you meet is helpful, and they want you to share their love of their city!

When you attend SANS Chicago 2011, you will see the SANS promise in action - what you learn in the classroom, you will be able to use immediately upon returning to the office. Here's what some of our alumni have to say about their experience:

"This course (SEC401) is invaluable. Ask yourself, 'What is your electronic information worth and what would you invest to protect it?'" - Edward Cook, Richland County

"If you are in security, IT, upper management, or privacy/compliance teams, you should take this class (SEC401) to understand all the important essentials of security. Great class and instructor. Class: $4,145, Exam: $549, all the material I have learned: PRICELESS." - Mary Ann Bender, Allstate Insurance Co.

"This course (SEC566) covers A to Z on necessary security policies and standards. It covers the most important to have in place, necessary elements of the control, how to measure, audit and report on them, so they can be adjusted and made effective for your organization." - Kelly Murphy, Assurity Life Insurance Company

"SANS continues to offer a forum for networking with other security professionals while learning new skills and techniques." - Robert Milford, NGA

So let your colleagues and friends know about SANS Chicago 2011. Take a first-hand look at why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security research, training, and certification - register today! We look forward to seeing you all in Chicago.