Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Large scale SANS training event covering cyber defense, offensive operations, digital forensics, cloud security, ICS/OT, leadership and AI security
- Courses address emerging challenges including agentic AI security, Linux incident response and cloud threat detection
- Available in person at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas and online from September 27 to October 2, 2027
- Most courses align with GIAC certification exams
- Includes two NetWars tournaments and evening keynotes
About the Event
SANS Network Security 2027 is one of the largest training events SANS runs annually. The six day program offers courses across multiple cybersecurity disciplines, with instruction delivered by practitioners working in their respective fields. Attendees can participate in person at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas or join online.
The event includes two NetWars tournaments, evening keynotes and SANS@Night sessions that extend learning beyond scheduled coursework.
Training Tracks
The curriculum spans cyber defense, offensive operations, digital forensics, cloud security, industrial control systems and operational technology (ICS/OT), leadership and AI security. Most courses pair with GIAC certification exams.
Featured Courses
Securing Agentic AI covers defense of autonomous AI agents in production environments, including guardrails and prompt injection defense techniques.
Linux Incident Response and Threat Hunting focuses on detecting stealthy attackers across Linux infrastructure.
ICS/OT Penetration Testing and Assessments teaches security testing of industrial control environments without disrupting operations.
Cloud Security Threat Detection addresses identification of attacker activity within cloud accounts.
Who Should Attend
Security professionals responsible for AI deployments, cloud infrastructure, Linux environments or industrial control systems will find relevant training. The event suits practitioners seeking hands on skills development and GIAC certification preparation across defensive and offensive security disciplines.