All-Around Defenders: New Year, New Start A Community Gathering

2020 is a year we are unlikely to forget. Between the pandemic, uncertainty, and doubt, we all could use some positivity to get 2021 off to a great start. 

Join the SANS community of cyber defenders and blue teamers on January 8th for the The All-Around Defender: New Year, New Start event. 

The All-Around Defender: New Year, New Start is not a summit nor is it a webcast. This event is a special community gathering of individuals who care about our cyber defense community, our families and friends, and our careers. We are hosting this event to give away knowledge that will help you and others in our community of cyber defenders, to achieve your life and professional goals for 2021.

You're invited to join a few of our SANS Blue Teamers, course authors, and instructors for an event that's aimed at bringing hope to All-Around Defenders everywhere. We'll be hosting multiple discussions and workshops AND we'll be giving away:

• Free SANS labs
• Free workshops to learn new tools
• Laptop stickers and more

Schedule:

10:00am Opening Intro

10:10am Roundtable #1: Cyber Defense Predictions: What are we going to see in 2021? What goals should All-Around Defenders pursue for 2021? 

11:00am Technical Workshops (Technical breakout sessions) 

12:00pm Virtual Coffee/Lunch Break 

12:30pm Talk on burnout and stress

1:00pm Roundtable #2: Balancing Career & Life 

2:00pm Lifestyle Workshops (Non-technical breakout sessions: food and grilling, VR stuff, and more)

2:50pm Giveaways & Close

• Free lab for SEC530
• Free lab for SEC555

3:00pm Event ends

Discord will be utilized with many interactive sessions. This means that you can participate rather than just being lectured to.