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The SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu) offers state-of-the-art undergraduate and graduate programs for every stage of your cybersecurity career.
College Programs Built for Real-World Cybersecurity
Explore hands-on degree and certificate programs designed around today’s threats, real-world tools, and the skills employers demand.
Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Gain the skills and confidence to pursue our more technical upper division undergraduate cybersecurity programs.
- 12-credit lower division undergraduate program for students and career changers who have previously earned at least 12 college credits
- Earn 1 professional GIAC certification (and complete the equivalent of the first course of the SANS.edu Applied Cybersecurity Certificate or bachelor’s degree program)
Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity
Gain the foundational skills needed to launch a high-paying cybersecurity career.
- 12-credit upper division undergraduate program for students and career changers with at least 24 prior college-level credits to enroll
- Earn 4 professional GIAC certifications
- Get expert support for your job search from the SANS.edu Career Center
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Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity
Transfer your credits and become one of the most job-ready candidates in cybersecurity.
- Bring in 70 college credits and earn your bachelor’s with 50 credits from SANS.edu
- Earn 9 professional GIAC certifications
- Complete a virtual internship
- Sharpen your skills in national Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions
- Get expert support for your job search from the SANS.edu Career Center
Graduate Certificate Programs in Cybersecurity
Strengthen essential technical knowledge and job-specific skills.
- 12-to-15-credit programs designed for working InfoSec and IT professionals
- Choose from a range of subject areas including cloud security, incident response, and pen testing
- Earn 4 or 5 professional GIAC certifications in each graduate certificate program
Cybersecurity Master's Degree
Take your cybersecurity career to the highest levels.
- 36-credit program designed for working InfoSec and IT professionals
- Earn 9 professional GIAC certifications
- Develop technical expertise and leadership skills
- Conduct research considered for publication in the SANS Reading Room and industry journals
SANS Courses and GIAC Certifications
Cybersecurity employers send more than 40,000 of their employees to pursue SANS courses and GIAC certifications each year, confirming the value they see in up-to-date, real-world SANS courses and in the skills validation of GIAC certifications. These are the same courses and certifications you’ll complete at SANS.edu—with support from a student advisor, for college credit, at SANS.edu academic pricing.
Hands-On Courses with Proven Results
SANS courses are continually updated for real-world relevance and feature more than 1,700 hands-on labs, so you’ll be prepared to apply the skills you learn in class on the job from day one.
Certifications Ranked #1
Earn certifications ranked by cybersecurity professionals as the most valued when selecting candidates for interviews as part every SANS.edu degree or certificate program. (Source: cio.org)
SANS.edu Is Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA
“The CAE-CD designation is a testament to the quality of our cybersecurity faculty and programs. Our graduates are helping to meet the urgent cybersecurity needs of the U.S. government, industry, academia, and research, and we are proud to be part of a select group of cyber programs to have received this important designation.”
- Ed Skoudis, SANS Technology Institute President
Flexible Learning Options
Your mind has no borders. Why should your college? Our online and in-person course options are designed to fit your life and how you like to learn.
OnDemand
Our most flexible online option gives you 24/7 access to courses recorded by top cybersecurity practitioners. You can rewind and repeat content, including hands-on labs, quizzes, and exercises.
Live Online
Study from home—and save on travel and lodging expenses—through live, interactive scheduled online courses with SANS instructors and hands-on labs in a virtual environment.
In-Person
Immersive weeklong courses are held across the country and around the world throughout the year. Meet fellow students and instructors and attend exclusive in-person events.
Students Say
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SANS.edu offers a level of support and resources that I have never seen. Support comes from the instructors, all active experts in the field; the behind-the-scenes staff; and members of the Career Center.”
Cathy SowaDirector of Information Security (CISO), Valdosta State UniversityRead Cathy's Story - Slide 2 of 5
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SANS courses are fully aligned to what is happening in the industry. Course materials are continuously updated based on new developments in cybersecurity. It is rigorous, challenging, and relevant.”
Karim LaljiSenior Manager and North America Penetration Testing Lead, AccentureRead Karim's Story - Slide 3 of 5
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SANS is the Oxford of security studies, so expectations are naturally quite high. Living up to those is not a trivial accomplishment!”
Shawna TurnerPrincipal Engineer, NikeRead Shawna's Story - Slide 4 of 5
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With SANS.edu, you’re not just getting a degree—you’re getting hands-on experience, mentorship, and industry-recognized certifications that set you apart.”
Noah PackPenetration Tester at an international defense companyRead Noah's Story - Slide 5 of 5
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Having a SANS degree tells employers that you have what it takes to do the job. You have the hands-on experience to get the job done from day one. The SANS name truly opens doors.”
Richard “Rick” Halsell Jr.Principal Security Architect, MicrosoftRead Rick's Story