Graduate Certificate Programs on the Cutting Edge of Cybersecurity
Join an Online Info Session for Graduate Cybersecurity Programs
Learn more about our cybersecurity master's degree and graduate certificate programs for working professionals. Have questions? We'll answer them. Tue, Dec 12, 1 pm (ET). Register here.
- 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, Dec 19, 12 pm (ET). Register here.
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
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.
Course Delivery Options
Success Stories
Join the Winning Team
The SANS Technology Institute Sentinels earned the #1 Power Ranking in the spring 2023 NCL team competition in the Experienced Student bracket and the #1 Power Ranking among NSA Centers of Academic Excellence at the fall 2023 NCL competition.
In fall 2023, SANS.edu was the only college — out of more than 500 participating colleges — to earn Top 5 power rankings in both the Standard Student and Experienced Student brackets.
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.