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😓 What happens when both sides of the ransomware fight have AI? That’s the question we tackled in February’s Stay Ahead of Ransomware livestream. AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attackers, but it’s also democratizing expertise for defenders, helping junior analysts generate pivots, build timelines, and accelerate triage. 🔥 Take things to the next level by checking out the blog where Raymond DePalma shares 50+ free hands-on AI labs that'll help you build real skills. Read the blog: https://go.sans.org/WIqAlq #Ransomware #AI #DFIR

BREAKING NEWS: I’m thrilled to announce that all attendees of SEC573 AI-Powered security automation: Building Tools with Python LLMs and MCP in Orlando on March 29th will now have access to OnDemand at no extra cost! This means you’ll have extended access to labs and bonus “section 7” material, which includes hours of content that won’t fit into the live class. Additionally, you’ll receive all the solutions to the bonus material. Were you already considering taking the course OnDemand? Why not combine it with a trip to Orlando and double the fun? If you register now using the registration code “Presale10,” you’ll receive a 10% discount. Alternatively, if you’ve already taken 573 and want to enhance your skills to include AI agent development, you can register and select “pay by check” to get a 50% discount. - OnDemand - Live lecture - Orlando Don’t forget to also get your GPYC certification! Still not convinced? Register to watch the lecture below for an overview is the content.

Annual training ≠ impact. Most security awareness programs are built to satisfy requirements — not change behavior. The SANS Security Awareness & Culture Maturity Model™ gives you a clear, five-stage framework to assess where your program stands and what it takes to move forward. Stage 3 is the inflection point. It's where programs stop checking boxes. And start proving real impact. 👊 🔗 Where does yours stand? Download the 2026 eBook → https://go.sans.org/qCNabT #SecurityAwareness #HumanRisk #CyberResilience

Agentic AI isn't coming. It's here. ⚡ During the AI Security Roadshow, SANS Field CISO & VP of A.I. Security Chris Cochran spent time coast-to-coast with security leaders at Microsoft, T-Mobile, Netflix, SOFWERX, Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s, PACCAR, and Hearst — organizations operating at the edge of agentic security and agentic identity. The signal was consistent across every conversation. "If you're going to use AI agents, you need to be organized and careful with your deployment. If you just rush in and "wing it," you're creating a mess that will eventually break and be a total disaster to fix. If we don't build it right now, we will pay for it later." — Chris Cochran, Field CISO & VP of A.I. Security, SANS Institute The teams building autonomy with discipline aren't reacting. They're deciding. The question isn't whether your organization will adopt agentic AI. It's whether you'll be ready when it acts on your behalf. This is the work the practitioner community is doing right now. And we're proud to be in those rooms. #SANSInstitute #AgenticAI #AgenticIdentity #Cybersecurity

What if your security awareness program actually changed how people think about cybersecurity? Join Lance Spitzner, Hannah Hardee, and your community this August at the SANS Security Awareness & Culture Summit as practitioners from around the world share research, technology, and real-world case studies focused on shifting not just behavior, but attitudes and beliefs about cybersecurity. Don’t miss this chance to explore proven advances in how to engage, communicate with, and secure your workforce. 🗓️ Summit: Aug 27–28 💻 Training: Aug 19–26 📍 Las Vegas, NV & 🌐 Live Online ➡️ Save Your Spot: https://go.sans.org/7Iawgk #SecAwareSummit #SecurityAwareness #CyberSecurity

😓 What happens when both sides of the ransomware fight have AI? That’s the question we tackled in February’s Stay Ahead of Ransomware livestream. AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attackers, but it’s also democratizing expertise for defenders, helping junior analysts generate pivots, build timelines, and accelerate triage. 🔥 Take things to the next level by checking out the blog where Raymond DePalma shares 50+ free hands-on AI labs that'll help you build real skills. Read the blog: https://go.sans.org/WIqAlq #Ransomware #AI #DFIR

Choosing a cybersecurity college is a big decision. Compare traditional programs with SANS Technology Institute and see why students value our industry-recognized certifications, cutting-edge labs, and flexible pacing: https://go.sans.edu/0AJHo

Happening tomorrow: a discussion on how incident response really works under pressure. When incidents escalate, teams don’t get perfect information – or unlimited time. Early decisions around scoping, coordination, and containment shape the outcome. Join the SANS IR Command Roundtable for a conversation on how experienced teams make those decisions, stay aligned, and avoid early missteps when incidents get real. Tomorrow, March 5 Register to join the discussion https://bit.ly/4aOWkfa

Incident response decisions don’t wait – and neither should you. When incidents escalate, the first decisions shape containment, coordination, and impact. Those moments aren’t theoretical, and they aren’t clean. The SANS IR Command Roundtable is a discussion on how experienced teams make decisions under pressure, coordinate response across environments, and avoid actions that make things worse. Happening March 5 Register to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/4aOWkfa #IncidentResponse #CyberSecurity #DFIR #SOC #CloudSecurity #OTSecurity #CyberLeadership

🧠 AI deployment is accelerating. Executive accountability is not optional. NOW // AI, built by SANS × siberX, is designed for leaders who own AI risk. This immersive workshop focuses on governance maturity, operational oversight, and practical decision-making under pressure. If you sit at the executive level, you are accountable for how AI is deployed, secured, and governed across the enterprise. This workshop is built for that responsibility. May 27, 2026 | Toronto 🏛️ Register now: https://go.sans.org/EKbE6Z