SANS Arizona Security Training Event to Offer Practical Techniques in Cyber Defense, Pen Testing and Security Management

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, today announced the agenda for SANS Phoenix-Mesa 2017 taking place in Mesa, Arizona October 9 - 14. Included among the course lineup is SANS' popular SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking course which provides a comprehensive dive into the methodologies used to attack target environments.

According to SANS Instructor, Adrien de Beaupre (@adriendb), "SANS SEC560 is an excellent first course for someone who wishes to have penetration testing as a career. Unlike some other classes that may focus on tools, we focus on the methodology and techniques that make for a successful engagement. 560 emphasizes both the analytical and the hands-on technical skills that are necessary for penetration testing."

For more information on the SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking course or to register, visit here: www.sans.org/u/uCo

SANS Phoenix-Mesa 2017 will feature a variety of courses to help information security professionals improve IT security skills and stay ahead of the cyber adversaries who seek to harm their organization's assets. Those new to information security will benefit from the SEC301: Intro to Information Security and SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style courses. Seasoned professionals have a variety of course options as well including SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, SEC566: Implementing and Auditing the Critical Security Controls - In-Depth, and MGT514: IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership. 

For a complete list of courses, instructors, bonus evening sessions or to register for SANS Phoenix-Mesa 2017, please visit: www.sans.org/u/uCt

About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals at governments and commercial institutions world-wide. Renowned SANS instructors teach over 50 different courses at more than 200 live cybersecurity training events as well as online. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates employee qualifications via 30 hands-on, technical certifications in information security. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's degrees in cyber security. SANS offers a myriad of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system--the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to help the entire information security community. (www.SANS.org)

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