SANS Institute

Dear Colleague,

SANS is coming back to Vancouver November 17-22! Don't miss SANS Vancouver 2008 - Beyond Hacking! Penetration testing and ethical hacking are enjoying a renaissance as new tools are coming on line and processes are being revised. SANS Beyond Hacking offers a unique set of course offerings with a highly technical focus - our most advanced Hacking and Penetration testing courses and Beyond Hacking...Forensics: analyze what happened to your systems.

At Vancouver 2008 - Beyond Hacking, we will provide you with the skills and processes you need to become the skilled penetration tester or forensics expert that your organization needs. Register by October 8 and receive a $350 tuition fee discount.

As an outsider, you never get to learn and understand how some pen testing companies work, but this course (SEC560) peels back those covers! - Moses Hernandez, Broward Health

SANS training is well-known for being relevant and pragmatic. All SANS instructors are industry leaders and experts who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. Their real-world experience increases the practical value of the course material.

SANS Vancouver 2008 features these top-rated courses, and more:

• SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style

  Very good overview of various security technologies. The instructor did a good job presenting the material - Gina Carletti, Scotia Bank

• SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling

  Anyone interested in seeing how attackers attack and preventing them need this course. - Brian Schmidt, Lockheed Martin

• SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response

  The light at the end of the tunnel is no longer looking like an oncoming train! - Tym Gilbert, Zenith National Insurance

• SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

  This course is an awesome resource for the process of pen testing. - Ben Allen, University of Minnesota

• SEC542: Web Application Penetration Testing In-Depth

  To know how a hacker views your system is more important that knowing what the industry standard is for defending it. This class gives you just that! Once again SANS is ahead of its time! - Paul Rainbow, Sterling Savings Bank

• SEC319: Intro To Web Application Security (formerly SEC419)

This course covered all of the general, and many specific, issues with web security and discussed how to fix them. - Mike Kinney, General Dynamics

Sporting my favorites: Chinatown, Jericho Beach, Lions, Dog Mountain, and a quick trip to Granville Island; Vancouver is busting out in natural beauty -- a "must see!" Think about staying an extra day or two, if you are from out of town. If you can't take extra time, the seaplane tour is a blast.

Classes will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, convenient to the boutiques of Robson Street and Yaletown and the business and financial districts. Step outside and into the celebrated sites of the city. Take a Sea Wall Walking Tour, a stroll through Stanley Park, or see the Vancouver Art Gallery - just around the block. A special discount rate of $179 CAD S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high-speed Internet in your room. This discount is only available through October 26, 2008, so take advantage of this special offer and make your reservations today!

As a manager I seldom get an opportunity to use technologies. This course (SEC504) has given me an opportunity to get a tremendous amount of information in 6 days and have a lot of fun. I was always aware of the hacker attacks, but I now know how they are done, how widespread they are, and how to try to protect my environment. - Barbara Medeiros, One Beacon

SANS is so in-depth, has knowledgeable instructors, and provided an ideal environment for taking in up-to-date information and techniques! - Trent Hunt, DND

SANS excels at technical security training that balances theory and hands-on work. I've learned and improved skills that are immediately valuable to my job! - Chris Calvert, TELUS

How many days of excellence must we endure?! - Robert Wanger, TransUnion

Start making your training and travel plans now. We look forward to seeing you at SANS Vancouver 2008 - Beyond Hacking.

Kind Regards,
Stephen Northcutt,
President
SANS Technology Institute, a postgraduate computer security college