SANS.edu faculty aren’t career academics, they’re industry leaders shaping how organizations defend against evolving threats. These experts bring real-world experience into every lecture, lab, and discussion, preparing you to make an impact from day one.
Heather Barnhart is the VP of Curriculum at SANS Institute, where she shapes the future of all SANS courses and trainings. She is also Dean of Faculty at the SANS Technology Institute, the premier college for cybersecurity.
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Eric Conrad, a SANS Faculty Fellow and course author, has 28 years of information security experience. Eric is the CTO of Backshore Communications and his specialties include Intrusion Detection, Threat Hunting, and Penetration Testing.
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Sarah Edwards is a pioneering force in Apple forensics, having revolutionized the field through the creation of APOLLO—an open-source tool that deciphers macOS and iOS pattern-of-life data.
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SANS Fellow Frank Kim helps to develop the next generation of CISOs and cyber leaders while teaching LDR512 and LDR514.
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Dr. Johannes Ullrich is the Dean of Research for SANS Technology Institute, a SANS Faculty Fellow, and founder of the Internet Storm Center (DShield.org) which provides a free analysis and warning service to thousands of Internet users and organizations.
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Joshua Wright, Senior Technical Director at Counter Hack Challenges and author of SEC504, has spent over two decades teaching and building tools that help defenders identify and counter real-world cyber threats through practical, hands-on learning.
Learn more about Joshua WrightSANS 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.
“SANS instructors are active professionals in the field. They are guaranteed to have real world experience and are up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. This is a tremendous benefit when dealing with an industry that's constantly evolving.”
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“For me, the instructors were the most valuable part of the SANS.edu program. Every single one of them is an active cybersecurity professional—not just someone who studied the field, but someone who’s actually working in it day to day.”
