Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Six-day training event covering the full incident response lifecycle, from initial alert through attribution
- 15 courses spanning network monitoring, digital forensics, penetration testing, cloud security, ICS/SCADA and applied AI
- Most courses lead to GIAC certifications, with exam attempts available during the event
- Hybrid format with in-person attendance in Baltimore and live online participation
- Designed for security analysts, incident responders, penetration testers, forensics specialists and federal/DoD cyber workforce
About the Event
SANS Baltimore 2027 runs May 17 to 22, 2027, at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. The event offers 15 intensive courses delivered over five to six days, combining hands-on labs with instruction from practitioners. Both technical and executive-level tracks are available. Bonus sessions, keynotes and networking events including SANS@Night and social mixers supplement the core curriculum.
Core Training Areas
The curriculum addresses network monitoring and threat detection, incident handling, digital forensics and cybercrime investigations (including cryptocurrency tracing). Offensive security training covers penetration testing techniques. Defensive tracks include application security, DevSecOps and cloud-native security. Specialized courses address Industrial Control Systems and SCADA environments, applied AI and machine learning security, and cybersecurity leadership and governance.
Federal and DoD Alignment
Courses align with DoD 8140.03 workforce qualification requirements, making the event relevant for federal and defense sector personnel seeking to meet compliance standards. GIAC certifications earned through the training provide recognized credentials for roles requiring formal qualification.
Who Should Attend
The event targets security analysts, engineers and architects, incident responders, digital forensics specialists, penetration testers, red teamers, cybercrime investigators, application and cloud security engineers, security managers and CISOs. Organizations in federal, defense, healthcare and private sectors seeking to address skills gaps in cyber defense, forensics, cloud security or AI security will find relevant training paths. Team training options support organizations looking to upskill multiple staff members.