SANS INSTITUTE COURSES

The SANS Institute is a well-known organization that provides cybersecurity training and certification. They offer a wide range of courses covering various topics in information security. Here are some of the main categories and popular courses offered by SANS: ### Categories of Courses: 1. **Incident Response and Forensics**: Focused on handling security incidents and investigating breaches. - Examples: - SEC504: Incident Handling and Response - FOR508: Advanced Incident Response and Threat Hunting 2. **Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking**: Courses that teach offensive security skills. - Examples: - PEN-200: Information Security Penetration Testing - PEN-300: Advanced Web Application Penetration Testing 3. **Security Management and Compliance**: Aimed at security policies, governance, and risk management. - Examples: - MGT414: 5 Pillars of Cybersecurity Risk Management - MGT521: Managing Security Risk in the Information Age 4. **Network Security**: Focused on securing network infrastructures. - Examples: - SEC401: Security Essentials - SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth 5. **Development and Secure Coding**: Courses focused on secure software development practices. - Examples: - DEV540: Secure Coding in Java/JEE - DEV522: Secure Coding in .NET 6. **Cloud Security**: Courses related to securing cloud environments. - Examples: - CNSA: Cloud Security Fundamentals - SEC588: Cloud Security Architecture and Operations 7. **Digital Forensics and Threat Intelligence**: Analyzing digital evidence and understanding threat models. - Examples: - FOR570: Digital Forensics and Panel Discussions - FOR610: Cyber Threat Intelligence ### Certifications: SANS also offers certifications to validate skills acquired through their training programs. Some of the well-known certifications include: - GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) - GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) - GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) - GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) ### Learning Formats: SANS offers various formats for learning, including: - **Live Online Courses**: Real-time online classes with instructors. - **In-Person Training**: Hands-on training held at various locations. - **On-Demand Courses**: Self-paced learning that can be accessed at any time. - **Summits and Workshops**: Special events focused on specific topics in cybersecurity. ### Additional Resources: SANS also provides a wealth of resources including whitepapers, webcasts, newsletters, and the SANS Internet Storm Center for security threat monitoring. If you want more specific information on a particular course or topic, feel free to ask!