SANS Technology Institute Partnerships

Through its partnership with SANS.edu, Suffolk University gives eligible students a powerful career advantage: the SANS.edu Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity, which includes four GIAC certifications, integrated into their degree at no additional cost. Partnerships like this one highlight how universities can expand career outcomes while strengthening their cybersecurity curriculum.

Read about the partnership in Inside Higher Ed.

Suffolk University and SANS.edu established this partnership on July 21, 2025. This pathway is available to students admitted to Suffolk University for fall 2026 or a later term.

The USCA-SANS.edu partnership gives University of South Carolina Aiken students the option of earning the SANS.edu Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity alongside their academic degree. This approach provides a scalable model for universities seeking to strengthen career readiness and meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals.

The partnership between USCA and SANS.edu was established on December 2, 2020 and renewed on August 5, 2025.

SANS.edu’s articulation agreements with Chippewa Valley Technical College help eligible students apply their college credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity. A dedicated landing page introduces CVTC students to the program and outlines next steps for continuing their education with SANS.edu.

The partnership between Chippewa Valley Technical College and SANS.edu took effect on October 19, 2026.

SANS.edu partners with community colleges to create clear pathways into cybersecurity careers. Students can build on prior college credit and continue toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Cybersecurity or pursue the 12-credit Applied Cybersecurity Certificate to enter the workforce faster. All credits earned in the certificate can transfer to the bachelor’s degree, giving students the flexibility to continue their education as their careers progress.