Graduate Certificate Programs on the Cutting Edge of Cybersecurity
Join an Online Info Session for Graduate Cybersecurity Programs
- Get tips on crafting a strong application to our cybersecurity master’s degree program and information on the next steps in the admissions process. Tue, July 8, 12 pm (ET). Register here.
- Learn more about our cybersecurity master's degree and graduate certificate programs for working professionals. Tue, July 15, 2 pm (ET). Register here.
- Explore our 9 highly technical, job-specific graduate certificate programs for working professionals. Wed, July 23 at 11 am (ET). Register here.
Have questions? Some sessions may feature recorded content, but a live Admissions representative will always be available to answer questions and provide personalized guidance.
Advancing in Cyber: Real Stories from SANS.edu Graduates
Discover how Jeff Sass, Adobe’s Application Security Director, used SANS.edu graduate certificates and GIAC certifications to switch careers, advance within Adobe, and gain practical cybersecurity expertise he could apply on the job.
SANS.edu Named One of the Top 10 Innovators in Cybersecurity Education
The SANS Technology Institute has been recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity education by Help Net Security, joining the ranks of top institutions like Stanford, MIT, Carnegie Mellon and Oxford.
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
SANS.edu Programs are DoD 8140 Approved
If you're a Department of Defense (DoD) employee or contractor who wants to earn a career-focused cybersecurity degree or certificate, our DoD 8140 approved college programs can open new doors of opportunity. All SANS.edu programs are DoD 8140 approved except for our graduate certificate program in Software Supply Chain Security, which is not yet approved.
US Department of Defense 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program
DoD 8140 establishes baseline standards for qualifications that directly support operational needs and workforce readiness. All DoD personnel assigned to positions requiring the performance of cyberspace work are affected by DoD 8140.
- Service members
- DoD civilian employees (including non-appropriated fund employees)
- Contractors
- Foreign nationals
The SANS.edu Advantage
GIAC Certifications
Earn multiple industry-recognized GIAC cybersecurity certifications in all of our programs.
100% Online Option
You have the option of completing the program through live or rewindable online courses.
World-class Faculty
Learn the latest skills and techniques from the world's top cybersecurity practitioners.
Pathway to a Master’s Degree
All credits earned in our graduate certificate programs can transfer into our master’s degree program.
SANS.edu Academic Pricing
Get SANS.edu academic pricing on SANS courses and GIAC certifications.
Powerful Network
Make connections with some of the most talented students and teachers in the industry.
Take Your Next Step
Need more information? We’re happy to answer your questions. Join us for an info session, email info@sans.edu or call 301.241.7665.
Ready to apply? We look forward to learning about you and your career goals.
Learn from the Best Cybersecurity Experts
SANS Technology Institute faculty members are rock stars of the cybersecurity field. Their up-to-date examples and deep knowledge ensure that what you learn in class will be useful immediately on the job.
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Success Stories
Join the Winning Team
The SANS Technology Institute once again showcased its dominance in cybersecurity education with outstanding performances in the spring 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) competition.
- #1 Power Ranking in the Experienced Student bracket
- #2 Individual Player in the Experienced Student bracket
- #3 Team in the Experienced Student bracket
- #4 Team in the Experienced Student bracket
- #5 Power Ranking among NSA Colleges of Academic Distinction
- 3 teams in the Top 100 of the Standard Student bracket
- 7 teams in the Top 100 of the Experienced Student bracket
- 26% of the Top 100 individuals in the Experienced bracket were SANS.edu Sentinels
Fund Your SANS.edu Program in Monthly Installments with No Interest
For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents — and don’t use employer education benefits or veterans’ education benefits to fund their SANS.edu program — we offer a Tuition Payment Program (TPP) that enables eligible you to spread out the cost of your program in monthly installments with no interest.
Finance your education, build new skills, and add value for your company — using your employer-sponsored education benefits.
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