The cybersecurity workforce has exploded in recent years, with more than 1 million available jobs posted in 2023 alone. Daunting is the fact that the demand for skilled employees more than doubles the currently available workforce. Even for the most seasoned professionals, there is a desperate need to stay on top of the latest attack trends, vulnerabilities and exploits, and to constantly vet the myriad of available tools touted to do the job,...

Cloud services rapidly evolve as the result of incessant agile software delivery, but so do cloud customers. Previous SANS surveys have identified mergers and acquisitions as a major reason that cloud customers have started using a new cloud service provider and use multiple single sign-on solutions. Leadership changes can create a lack of consistency. Lack of architectural guidance may also leave different teams within a company going off in...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Las Vegas Where industry authors, leaders, and experts come together for unparalleled learning. Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS SANS Network Security 2024 (September 4-9, PT). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in a...

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence in multiple sectors has revolutionized operational efficiency, data analytics, and automation. Our 2024 AI Survey was created to provide a comprehensive look into how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. On this webcast, SANS Principal Instructor Matt Edmonson will delve deep into survey results to provide an understanding of where we stand and where we are headed. Register for this webc...

Since 2017, the SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey has been a foundational benchmark for critical infrastructure asset owners and operators. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Jason Christopher explores the growing trends in cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across industrial environments, including actionable recommendations for how organizations can improve their security posture. As global incidents—and regulations...

Two years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was primarily a buzzword, but the times have changed quickly! The rapid integration of artificial intelligence in multiple sectors has revolutionized operational efficiency, data analytics, and automation. Join me at the AI-focused solutions forum at the Hackfest/AI/Blockchain summit to explore how leading cybersecurity companies are implementing AI into their offerings, along with discussions on a v...

Join us for the inaugural year of SANS Emerging Technologies Track! Are you interested in learning more about new cutting-edge technology in the cybersecurity industry? This is the place for you! Learn from the best and brightest in the industry as selected organizations review their latest tools and solutions that will better equip you for your battle with the bad guys and assist you as your team works hard to keep networks safe from intrusio...

For people who don't work in a SOC, or in cybersecurity at all, the image of a cybersecurity operations center is that of an all-seeing, all-knowing marvel of technology. For those of us who work in a SOC, we know the technology requires constant care and maintenance to preserve visibility into the systems we're protecting. If we can preserve that visibility, we then strive to deploy appropriate and effective detections. Once we've tuned those...

For people who don't work in a SOC, or in cybersecurity at all, the image of a cybersecurity operations center is that of an all-seeing, all-knowing marvel of technology. For those of us who work in a SOC, we know the technology requires constant care and maintenance to preserve visibility into the systems we're protecting. If we can preserve that visibility, we then strive to deploy appropriate and effective detections. Once we've tuned those...

Going from responding to incidents to actively hunting threats is a stance shift that requires maturity in your cybersecurity journey. It also requires having access to the right threat intelligence, the right visibility across your environment, as well as the right tools to do the job. Advances in data science and artificial intelligence can help organizations bridge the maturity gap, but we shouldn’t forget that it’s ultimately a...