Graduate Certificate Programs on the Cutting Edge of Cybersecurity

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Learn more about the SANS.edu cyber security master's degree and graduate certificate programs. Have questions? We’ll answer them. Tue, March 28, 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
Students from the SANS Technology Institute topped the leaderboard in every category of the spring 2022 National Cyber League (NCL) competition, earning top rankings for #1 Individual Player, #1 Team and #1 Cyber Power Ranking.
What’s more, 4 SANS.edu teams made the top 10. Eight teams made the top 100 out of more than 1,000 teams. Learn more about the SANS.edu teams that finished in first place, third place, fifth place, and ninth place.