Conference · Washington, District of Columbia

SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2014

Computers - General · Information Technology · Networking Technology

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Dates10–19 Dec 2014This edition has ended
VenueGrand Hyatt WashingtonWashington, District of Columbia
RunningSince 2011Annual · 5 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2014 edition. It has ended. See SANS Cyber Defense Initiative's current page for the next dates.

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Editions on record
5first in 2011

About SANS Cyber Defense Initiative

You are invited to attend SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2014 (CDI), SANS is the one educational organization known for developing the cybersecurity skills most in need right now. SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2014 will feature courses in IT security, security management, IT audit, penetration testing, and computer forensics, including short courses that can be taken with a long course to enhance your training. Every course, evening talk, and special event is designed to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills required to combat today's cyber criminals.

SANS events offer you a unique opportunity to learn from the best cybersecurity teachers in the country. At SANS events you get the kind of hands-on, immersion training that you can put to work immediately.

Many courses taken at CDI 2014 are associated with a GIAC Certification attempt. Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join more than 58,500 GIAC certified professionals who make the Cybersecurity industry safe! Visit the GIAC Page for more information and register for your certification attempt today!

Extend your training experience and advance your career by enrolling in a master's degree or a graduate certificate from the SANS Technology Institute - regionally accredited and eligible for tuition reimbursement plans. Choose from a master's in Information Security Engineering or a graduate certificate in Penetration Testing or Incident Response. Apply today!

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Core NetWars Tournament . Core NetWars Tournament is a live and timed event that runs over two intense evenings. It is a competitive environment that creates a sense of urgency and pressure among the participants, with a real-time scoreboard available for viewing. Many enterprises, government agencies, and military organizations rely on NetWars Tournament training to help identify skilled personnel and as part of extensive hands-on skill dev

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Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201610–17 Dec 2016Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
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201410–19 Dec 2014Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
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201312–19 Dec 2013Washington Hilton
Washington, District of Columbia
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20127–16 Dec 2012Hilton Washington and Towers Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
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20119–16 Dec 2011Hilton Washington and Towers Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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