Community SANS Security 401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style in Boulder, Colorado - Discount Code!

http://www.sans.org/boulder09_cs/description.php?tid=672

I will be teaching (!) SANS Security 401 in Boulder, Colorado this Oct. 19 - 24th, 2009. This is a great "intro" class for folks starting out in computer and network security. The course covers the most common issues facing computer security professionals today. It's both broad and deep in it's scope of information. The course is broken out into the following daily topics:

Day 1: Networking Concepts
Day 2: Defense In-Depth
Day 3: Internet Security Technologies
Day 4: Secure Communications
Day 5: Windows Security
Day 6: Linux Security

Follow the links above for more detail on the topics covered for each day.

I'm working on getting some guest speakers for the lunch breaks covering more advanced topics. If you know of any folks local to the Boulder area that would be interesting to hear from, let me know!

Discount Code: If you use the discount code COINS-RF when registering, you'll get a 10% discount off the price of the course. Need a bigger discount? Contact me at rfifarek at sans DOT org for more information.

Department of Defense employees and contractors: Please note that the Security 401 SANS Security Essentials course prepares you to pass the GSEC and S+ certifications. These are two of the certifications which meet the requirements listed in DoD directive 8570.1 for IAT Level II employees and contractors. For details, click on http://www.giac.org/info/41124.

-R

SANS Rocky Mountain 2009, July 7-13, in Denver, Colorado

SANS returns to the Mile High City for SANS Rocky Mountain 2009, July 7-13, in Denver, Colorado! Now more than ever, hands-on experience will set you apart from others in the field, so don't miss this opportunity to register today for the best hands-on computer security training money can buy!

We're offering these popular SANS courses emphasizing penetration testing, computer forensics, and certifications for managers and technical staff alike:

* Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style (GSEC meets DoD8570 IAT II)
* Security 560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN)
* Management 512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression(TM) (GSLC certification meets DoD 8570 IAM I, II, III)
* Management 414: SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam (CISSP cert meets DoD8570 IAM II, III)
* Security 617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defense (GAWN)

SANS 2009 in Orlando, Florida March 2-9

In much the same fashion as Las Vegas in Jan., I expect to be at the SANS conference in Orlando early Mar. Drop me a note if you will be attending, and let's meet up.

Join us once again in the Magic Kingdom for SANS 2009, March 2-9, where
you can receive the best in network and computer security training!
There is a great need for people with deep, technical skills in network
security in today's world. At SANS 2009, you can gain the training that
will ensure that you have those skills.

Timing is great. Flights to Orlando are typically inexpensive, and SANS
has discounted rates on hotel rooms. Register by January 21 to get a
$350 tuition discount. Start making your travel plans now!

SANS top-rated instructors, the 'Voices That Matter,' will be on hand
at this outstanding annual event. Choose from 35 courses that are packed
with immediately-useful techniques and tools! See our Event-At-A-Glance
page (http://www.sans.org/info/35639) for a complete list of courses
including several that are in alignment with DoD Directive 8570
requirements for Baseline IA Certifications. For more information see
http://www.sans.org/info/35644.

"SANS courses are hands-down the best security courses in the
industry." - Scott Hilts, Bruce Power

"SANS offers the real world experience that other training venues
can't." - Tom Boyd, Medco

"Thorough and current material, great presentation, real world
examples." - Jason White, University of Maryland

No SANS national event would be complete without our SANS@Night Series
featuring presentations on the most current topics in information
security by some of the best speakers in the industry.

Part of the package, as always, is an extensive Vendor Tools Expo &
Reception where you'll see live demonstrations of cutting-edge
technologies. Numerous SANS Lunch & Learn presentations and Cocktail
Briefs will help you find the right mix of tools and solutions for your
company's unique challenges.

At SANS 2009, you'll learn more than you can imagine and have countless
opportunities to expand your network of security experts and friends.
There's fun for the entire family, too, as this event takes place right
on the Disney property, minutes from EPCOT and Disney-MGM studios.
(http://www.disneyworld.com) This year, SANS 2009 coincides with ESPN
Weekend, which will feature live ESPN telecasts, motorcades, interview
sessions with famous athletes, and an interactive sports zone.

SANS has arranged discounted room rates at Walt Disney World Swan and
Dolphin Resorts which includes high-speed Internet access in your room.
Make your reservations now as this special deal is based on space
availability. (http://www.sans.org/info/35634)

Now is the best time to invest in your own deep, technical skills - an
investment that helps to ensure your future in uncertain times! So,
register today for SANS 2009. I look forward to sharing both the magic
of Disney and SANS training with you in Orlando!
(http://www.sans.org/info/35629)

Computer Security Training in Las Vegas, NV

I'm scheduled to be in Las Vegas, NV this coming Jan. for SANS Security West, January 24 - February 1. If any of you reading this will be there, give me a shout, and let's meet up!

SANS is offering it's usual collection of top notch training classes:

- SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style
- SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
- SEC508: Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response
- SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
- MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers with Knowledge Compression(tm)
- SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials -- Enclave Defender - NEW
- MGT414: SANS(r) +S(tm) Training Program for the CISSP(r) Certification Exam
- SEC502: Perimeter Protection In-Depth
- SEC503: Intrusion Detection In--Depth
- LEG523: Legal Issues in Information Technology and Information Security

They also have a great lineup of evening talks for attendees:

- Hot Trends 2009-2010 - Stephen Northcutt
- Crypto: The Pain Killer of Choice - Eric Cole
- Client Side Attacks: Forget 0-day, time for 0-exploit - Kevin Johnson
- Electronic Records Out of Control - Ben Wright
- State of the Hack: The Chinese Threat - Rob Lee

Hope to see you there!