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Numbers at a Glance
We know the employment status of 100% of our upper division undergraduates — and the data you see here comes directly from student survey responses and is based on students getting employed specifically in cybersecurity roles.
Join an Online Info Session for Undergraduate Cybersecurity Programs
Learn more about SANS.edu undergraduate cybersecurity programs for students of all ages at a free online info session.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CSF): Build the foundational skills and tools you’ll need for advanced studies in cybersecurity.
- Applied Cybersecurity Certificate (ACS): ACS graduates have an average starting salary of $104K.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS): BACS graduates have an average starting salary of $110K.
- Career Support: Learn about resources for job search success available to ACS and BACS students through our Career Center.
Bring your questions. Some info sessions are encore presentations of recent events, but Admissions representatives will always be available to answer your questions live.
Tuesday, January 14 at 12 pm (ET)
The SANS.edu Advantage
GIAC Certifications
Earn professional cybersecurity certifications that employers recognize and respect.
World-class Faculty
Learn the latest skills and techniques from the world's top cybersecurity practitioners.
Flexible Schedule
Our programs are designed to fit into your busy work and life schedule.
100% Online Option
You have the option of completing the program through live or rewindable online courses.
Expert Career Support
We'll guide your career search and connect you to our global cybersecurity network.
The Best Course to Start Your Cybersecurity Journey
Learn more about our cybersecurity Foundations course from the expert who built it.
James Lyne and a team of experts developed the lab-intensive SANS course SEC 275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security so you could not only understand and discuss core cybersecurity concepts but actively put them into practice at your keyboard.
Together, SEC275 and the GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification comprise the first course of our Applied Cybersecurity Certificate and bachelor’s degree programs, and the final course of the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate program.
Discover how you can start your cybersecurity journey on solid ground with SEC275 and GFACT certification.
Earn Top Ranked Cybersecurity Certifications
Cybersecurity professionals ranked GIAC certifications as the most valued certifications when selecting job candidates for interviews. (Source: cio.org)
Students in all of our undergraduate programs earn the GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification, which validates your knowledge of essential foundational cybersecurity concepts.
Students in our upper division undergraduate programs earn multiple GIAC certifications, including GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), which were named among the Top Ten Cybersecurity Certifications by Datamation.
“After I passed my GCIH certification exam, I got a job offer for twice my current salary. I’m happy where I am, but it’s great to see recruiters going after GIAC certified professionals.”
- Agnel D’Silva, IT Administrator, City of Danville, IL
Unlock Your Cybersecurity Career Potential with the SANS.edu Career Center
The SANS.edu Career Center empowers upper division undergraduate students in our Applied Cybersecurity Certificate and cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs to leverage their SANS experience, GIAC certifications, and total skillsets to launch or advance their cybersecurity career.
Every student is paired with a dedicated Career Specialist, providing personalized support at every stage of your career journey. Cybersecurity is our only focus — and your career success is a key measure of our success.
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.
Success Stories
Our Grads Get Hired
Job Titles Earned
SOC Analyst |
Cyber Threat Intel Associate |
Information Security Analyst |
Security Engineer |
Security Consultant |
Cyber Software Engineer |
Penetration Tester |
Detection & Response Analyst |
Incident Handler |
Cyber Risk Consultant |
Intrusion Analyst |
Cybersecurity Specialist |
InfoSec Specialist |
Security Administrator |
Forensics Examiner |
Vulnerability Management Engineer |
Incident Response Team |
What makes someone good at cybersecurity?
You don’t need a background with computers to succeed. In fact, some of our most successful students didn’t. As part of our admissions process, students interested in our Applied Cybersecurity Certificate and bachelor's degree programs take a 1-hour quiz that tests their natural ability to succeed in cybersecurity.
Applicants to our Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate program don't need to the assessment exam since that program starts at a more foundational level.
If you like solving puzzles and have a desire to learn about technology, cybersecurity could be a great fit for you.
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About the SANS Technology Institute
Founded in 2005, the SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu) is the independent, regionally-accredited, VA-approved subsidiary of SANS, the world's largest and most trusted provider of cybersecurity training, certification, and research. Offering graduate and undergraduate programs at the cutting edge of cybersecurity, SANS.edu is strengthening the cyber workforce through a career-focused curriculum built on proven SANS courses and industry-recognized GIAC certifications.
The SANS Technology Institute is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - 267.284.5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.