SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2026
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SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2026 is a cybersecurity training event running December 14-19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in-person and online. Over 40 courses available, from an introduction to cybersecurity through malware reverse engineering, ICS incident response, and AI security. Most pair with a GIAC certification, so you leave with new skills and the validation to prove it. Whatever the skill you need, you'll have an uninterrupted week to learn and practice among peers.
Why Attend CDI 2026:
- Courses are hands-on with lab practice each day, taught by instructors who are frontline experts in the field they teach.
- Most courses pair with a GIAC certification, a credential that proves capability.
- Classmates matter as much as the curriculum. You'll train alongside industry peers who are working to solve the same problems you are. Plus, evening keynotes and SANS@Night talks keep the conversation going after class ends.
- With four months of OnDemand Extended Access, included with every course purchase, you can revisit modules later once you'reback at work implementing the techniques.
- The event venue, Grand Hyatt Washington, sits a few blocks from the National Mall, with a direct Metro Center connection underneath.
Course Highlights:
- Reverse engineer malware samples in Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques.
- Defend industrial control systems in ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response.
- Build cloud security controls from the ground up in Cloud Security Engineering and Controls.
Event Topic
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Defense
Event Type
Hybrid - Onsite & Virtual
Event Subtype
Conference / Summit
When
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 - Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street Northwest
Washington, District Of Columbia, US, 20001
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