Cybersecurity Is All We Teach
SANS.edu Named One of the Top 10 Innovators in Cybersecurity Education
The SANS Technology Institute has been recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity education by Help Net Security, joining the ranks of top institutions like Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon and Oxford.
SANS.edu Is Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA
“The CAE-CD designation is a testament to the quality of our cybersecurity faculty and programs. Our graduates are helping to meet the urgent cybersecurity needs of the U.S. government, industry, academia, and research, and we are proud to be part of a select group of cyber programs to have received this important designation.”
- Ed Skoudis, SANS Technology Institute President
Explore Published Research by SANS.edu Graduate Students
View published research by SANS.edu master's degree students in the SANS Technology Institute Research Review Journal. Learn from the findings of students who are addressing the challenges they face as cybersecurity professionals.
Applications Now Open for the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship
The Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship provides fully funded access to a world-class cybersecurity education at the SANS Technology Institute for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens) who aspire to protect organizations, regions, and nations through cybersecurity. Applications are open until January 15, 2025.
Meet the First Paller Scholars
SANS.edu Sentinels Triumph at Spring 2024 National Cyber League Competition
At the spring 2024 National Cyber League (NCL) competition, SANS.edu demonstrated its cybersecurity prowess once again. Among more than 500 participating colleges and universities, SANS.edu stood out as one of just three to achieve Top 10 power rankings in both the Standard Student and Experienced Student brackets.
- #1 Power Ranking (Experienced Students)
- #1, #2, #3, and #4 Individual Players (Experienced Students)
- More than 30% of the Top 100 individual players in the Experienced bracket were SANS.edu Sentinels
SANS.edu Sentinels Finish in the Top 3 in the NSA Codebreaker Challenge
Congratulations to the SANS.edu Sentinels for finishing in the Top 3 out of 448 schools in the National Security Agency’s 2023 Codebreaker Challenge. Through the challenge, our undergraduate and graduate students sharpen their technical skills in mission-centric scenarios similar to the work the NSA does every day.
The SANS.edu Advantage
GIAC Certifications
Earn professional certifications employers recognize and respect in each of our programs.
World-class Faculty
Learn the latest skills and techniques from the world's top cybersecurity practitioners.
100% Online Option
You have the option of completing our programs through live or rewindable online courses.
Flexible Schedule
Our programs are designed to fit into your busy life and work schedule.
Powerful Network
Make connections with some of the most talented students and teachers in the industry.
Learn from the Best
SANS Technology Institute faculty members are rock stars of the cybersecurity field, with a broad base of expertise in government and industry. Their up-to-date examples and deep knowledge ensure that what you learn in class will be useful immediately on the job.
SANS Courses and GIAC Certifications
Course Delivery Options
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SANS.edu Programs are DoD 8140 Approved
If you're a Department of Defense (DoD) employee or contractor who wants to earn a career-focused cybersecurity degree or certificate, our DoD 8140 approved college programs can open new doors of opportunity. All SANS.edu programs are DoD 8140 approved except for our graduate certificate program in Software Supply Chain Security, which is not yet approved.
US Department of Defense 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program
DoD 8140 establishes baseline standards for qualifications that directly support operational needs and workforce readiness. All DoD personnel assigned to positions requiring the performance of cyberspace work are affected by DoD 8140.
- Service members
- DoD civilian employees (including non-appropriated fund employees)
- Contractors
- Foreign nationals
Take Your Next Step
Need more information? We’re happy to answer your questions. Join us for an info session, email info@sans.edu or call 301.241.7665.
Ready to apply? We look forward to learning about you and your cybersecurity career goals.
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