SANS On-line Training Courses and Certification

CONTRACT COVERAGE NOAA and the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute have finalized a training pricing agreement. This agreement is available to all NOAA Line and Staff Offices and offers discounts for SANS on-line courses only. This agreement is available through September 30, 2008.

GETTING ACCESS TO THE TRAINING CLASSES SANS OnDemand 50% off for NOAA The SANS e-learning software is specialized courseware for System Administrators, Network Administrators, Information Technology Security Officers, and Information Security System Officers. SANS OnDemand is an advanced online training and assessment program designed to provide a convenient, simple and highly effective means for information security professionals to obtain the most trusted information security training in the world. Students will receive the same intensive training that SANS is known for with the invaluable real-world experience of our SANS instructors. SANS OnDemand brings the true SANS experience right to your home or office! SANS OnDemand’s teaching architecture is based on Learning Objects and Assessments. The Learning Objects teach one concentrated knowledge or skill element at a time, while the Assessment for each Learning Object allow students and their employers to see if they are actually grasping the material being taught. SANS OnDemand’s tuition includes four months of access to the online training course and a hard copy of the course books, as the online courseware is not downloadable or printable. To take advantage of this offer go to SANS OnDemand and register for your course. Please note that GIAC Certification is offered at an additional fee of $499. Contact your Line Office Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO) for the discount code specific to your Line Office.

GETTING MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions, please contact Eva Hoopii, SANS National Account Manager at eva@sans.org or call Eva at (808) 822-4155. To learn more about the SANS Institute, visit SANS at their website.