SANS Institute

Nominations Now Open for the SANS 2022 Difference Makers Awards

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced that the call for nominations for the SANS 2022 Difference Makers Awards is open. SANS is accepting nominations for individuals, teams, and groups from within the SANS community who have implemented security processes or technology in 2022 that resulted in meaningful and measurable advances in security.

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  • "SANS Difference Makers have gone on to both raise the bar on cybersecurity and inspire others to do so as well."
  • Nominations will be evaluated by a team from SANS, security industry analysts, and thought leaders.
  • Winners will be announced and celebrated in December in-person at the SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2022 training event.
  • To learn more about the SANS Difference Makers Awards, visit: https://www.sans.org/about/awards/difference-makers/
    The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization.

Celebrating 15 Years of Online Training, SANS Institute Announces Updated OnDemand Training Platform

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform. SANS utilized direct student and customer feedback to shape the all-new OnDemand experience that includes enhanced features for students to be more successful. This release follows SANS' 15th anniversary of SANS OnDemand, which has provided online learning to more than 100,000 students worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute , the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform .
  • This release follows SANS' 15th anniversary of SANS OnDemand, which has provided online learning to more than 100,000 students worldwide.
  • Celebrating 15 Years of Online Training, SANS Institute Announces Updated OnDemand Training Platform
    "With an ever-changing cyber landscape, tightening budgets, and rising travel costs, more and more businesses are looking to SANS OnDemand to help secure their organization at the best return on investment," said Andrew Williams, Director of Digital at the SANS Institute.
  • Students have praised SANS OnDemand training as being top-notch, with an exceptional training experience that offers trackable progress and achievement milestones.

CrowdStrike Introduces Falcon Discover for IoT to Help Organizations Gain Visibility and Reduce Risk Across IoT and OT Environments

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

This includes a new module (Falcon Discover for IoT) to provide organizations with breakthrough visibility for Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) environments, and new capabilities for the Falcon Discover (Security Hygiene) module to help IT and security leaders holistically understand and minimize an organizations attack surface to reduce the risk of a potential breach.

Key Points: 
  • This includes a new module (Falcon Discover for IoT) to provide organizations with breakthrough visibility for Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) environments, and new capabilities for the Falcon Discover (Security Hygiene) module to help IT and security leaders holistically understand and minimize an organizations attack surface to reduce the risk of a potential breach.
  • To address this challenge, CrowdStrike is extending the approach it pioneered with Falcon Discover and extending security hygiene across ICS, IT and OT environments with Falcon Discover for IoT.
  • Comprehensive visibility: Eliminate blind spots associated with unmanaged or unsupported legacy systems and quickly uncover hidden threats with deep, contextual visibility and analysis across IT and OT environments.
  • CrowdStrike, the falcon logo, CrowdStrike Falcon and CrowdStrike Threat Graph are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and in other countries.

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University launches CyberStart Canada, a gamified cybersecurity learning experience for youth

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University's national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity, launched CyberStart Canada.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University's national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity, launched CyberStart Canada.
  • The new youth-focused learning experience seeks to increase cyber knowledge and safety among high school girls and close the gender gap in cybersecurity.
  • To learn more and sign up, visit: https://cyberstartcanada.com/
    Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University's national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity.
  • Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, the Catalyst empowers individuals and organizations to seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges of cybersecurity.

SANS Institute Partners with Mission43 to Bring Free Cybersecurity Training and Certification to Idaho Veterans

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute , the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced a new academy in partnership with Mission43.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute , the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced a new academy in partnership with Mission43.
  • The Mission43 Cybersecurity Academy with the SANS Institute will offer Idaho veterans and their spouses with little to no cybersecurity experience the opportunity to quickly gain these in-demand skills and launch a new career in just months.
  • The Mission43 Cybersecurity Academy with SANS Institute aims to establish a talent pipeline for Idaho to help veterans advance their quality of life and improve cybersecurity for local employers and communities.
  • GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity .

Cellebrite Wins Multiple Forensic Focus 4:cast Awards, Continuing a Decade-Plus Track Record of Digital Forensics Leadership

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

This is the 13th consecutive year that Cellebrite has competed in the awards, which began 15 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • This is the 13th consecutive year that Cellebrite has competed in the awards, which began 15 years ago.
  • Leeor Ben-Peretz, Chief Strategy Officer at Cellebrite, stated: Winning these awards is validation from the digital forensics community that our portfolio of solutions and staff are world-class.
  • We would like to thank the SANS Institute and Forensic Focus for producing a show that recognizes the best in the industry.
  • Digital Forensic Investigator of the Year: Cellebrites investigator won due to the tireless work and research produced every day.

Dragos CEO and Co-Founder Robert M. Lee Named Security Executive of the Year by SC Media

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are considered the industry gold standard of accomplishment for cybersecurity professionals, products, and services.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are considered the industry gold standard of accomplishment for cybersecurity professionals, products, and services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220822005207/en/
    Dragos CEO and Co-Founder Robert M. Lee named Security Executive of the Year by SC Media (Photo: Business Wire)
    At Dragos, Lee led teams to deliver the Dragos Platform , offering cybersecurity technology to help customers identify their ICS/OT assets, manage vulnerabilities, and see and respond to threats to reduce their OT risk.
  • Lee also launched Neighborhood Keeper, a free, opt-in, anonymized information-sharing network available to all Dragos Platform customers.
  • Forbes named Lee to its 30 under 30 (2016) list as one of the brightest entrepreneurs, breakout talents, and change agents in enterprise technology.

WiCyS 3rd Annual Security Training Scholarship open for applications

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Security Training Scholarship made possible by Google, Bloomberg and Meta is open for applications, entering its' third year of growing the cyber workforce.

Key Points: 
  • The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Security Training Scholarship made possible by Google, Bloomberg and Meta is open for applications, entering its' third year of growing the cyber workforce.
  • COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Security Training Scholarship made possible by Google, Bloomberg and Meta is open for applications, entering its' third year of growing the cyber workforce.
  • This is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for WiCyS members who will have the chance to launch and advance their cyber careers through skills development.
  • The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship program provides participants with the opportunity, knowledge, and professional network to prepare them to enter the cybersecurity workforce and tackle these challenges.

SANS Institute Answers the White House Call to Help Build a Diverse Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline and Fill 700,000 Jobs Across the United States

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

"SANS Institute is eager to collaborate with the White House and amplify the impact of our reskilling academies for career changers and youth talent development programs to fill cybersecurity jobs today and in the future," said Eric Bassel, CEO at SANS Institute.

Key Points: 
  • "SANS Institute is eager to collaborate with the White House and amplify the impact of our reskilling academies for career changers and youth talent development programs to fill cybersecurity jobs today and in the future," said Eric Bassel, CEO at SANS Institute.
  • "SANS Institute is one of the most trusted names in cybersecurity training and education.
  • GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity .
  • The SANS Technology Institute , a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity.

SANS Cyber Workforce Academy Provides Free Training and Certifications for Maryland Residents Interested in Cybersecurity Careers

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced it would be opening a new SANS Cyber Workforce Academy for Maryland residents.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced it would be opening a new SANS Cyber Workforce Academy for Maryland residents.
  • Local Maryland jobseekers with little to no cybersecurity experience can quickly gain these in-demand skills to launch a new career in just months by applying to the SANS Cyber Workforce Academy.
  • The program is state-funded through the EARN MD grant and provides free accelerated training and globally recognized certifications in the fastest-growing industry in the US today, cybersecurity.
  • "The Maryland Department of Labor is pleased to support theSANSCyber Workforce Academy through our EARN Maryland program," said Tiffany P. Robinson, Maryland Secretary of Labor.