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, Oct 3, 1 pm (ET). Register here.
- Learn more about our cybersecurity master's degree and graduate certificate programs for working professionals. Have questions? We'll answer them. Tue, Oct 10, 12 pm (ET). Register here.
- Learn about our 8 highly technical, job-specific graduate certificate programs for working professionals. Tue, Oct 17, 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 industry-recognized GIAC cybersecurity certifications in all of our programs.
World-class Faculty
Learn the latest skills and techniques from the world's top cybersecurity practitioners.
100% Online Option
You have the option of completing the program through live or rewindable online courses.
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 and won the spring 2023 National Cyber League (NCL) team competition in the Experienced Student bracket, repeating their victory from spring 2022. Meet the winning team.
Congratulations to all the SANS.edu Sentinels teams, each of which made the Top 100 in their respective Standard Student or 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.