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SANS Institute, Cloud Security Alliance, [un]prompted, and OWASP GenAI Security Project Release Emergency Strategy Briefing as AI-Driven Vulnerability Discovery Compresses Exploit Timelines from Weeks to Hours

SANS Institute and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), alongside [un]prompted and the OWASP GenAI Security Project, today released “The AI Vulnerability Storm: Building a Mythos-Ready Security Program,” a free strategy briefing that gives CISOs and security leaders an actionable framework for
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SANS Institute Partners with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to Enhance National Cyber Capabilities Ahead of Quantum Era

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to advance the nation’s cybersecurity readiness and reinforce the UAEs long-term vision for a secure and resilient digital future. The agreement was formalised during CyberQ 2025 in the presence of His Excellency Dr.
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SANS Institute Launches Season 3 of “Cyber Leaders” Podcast, Featuring Unfiltered AI, Quantum, and Crisis Decision-Making Insights

As AI, quantum computing, and global cybercrime redefine the CISO’s role, SANS Institute is launching Season 3 of its Cyber Leaders Podcast to explore how top security leaders are adapting in real time. Hosted by SANS Institute’s James Lyne and Professor Ciaran Martin, the podcast gathers some of the most respected voices in cybersecurity for […]
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SANS Institute Holiday Hack Challenge World Turns Ten with Bite-Size Challenges and Streamlined Play for Learners at Every Level

SANS Institute launched the 10th-anniversary edition of the Holiday Hack Challenge, the free global cybersecurity game that has trained and entertained hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. This year’s release reimagines the game for modern learners, introducing fast micro-challenges, in-depth capstone puzzles, a CTF-only mode for streamlined play, and a throwback to
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SANS report finds humans still the main attack vector as 80% of organizations flag social engineering as their number one risk

The latest survey data from SANS Institute, the world’s most trusted provider of cybersecurity training, reveals that 80% of organizations rank social engineering as the number one human-related risk—an already formidable threat now supercharged by AI. As attackers use artificial intelligence to craft more convincing and scalable deception tactics, the stakes for human
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SANS Institute Returns with Fourth Edition of SANS Cyber Leaders Forum to Riyadh this August

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification returns with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders from August 24 to 28, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. The five day event offers intensive leadership and technical training, empowering security managers and SOC leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the ever-evolving threat […]
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SANS Institute Wins ‘Best Cybersecurity Training Provider of the Year’ at Cyber Strategists Summit & Awards 2025

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training, has been named Best Cybersecurity Training Provider of the Year at The Cyber Strategists Summit & Awards 2025, hosted by CXO Insight Middle East and Insight Media & Publishing. The award recognizes SANS Institute’s commitment to building world-class cyber capabilities through hands-on, practitioner-led
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SANS Institute to Host SANS Riyadh May 2025 and Cyber Workforce Masterclass to Power Saudi Arabia’s Cyber Future

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, is returning to Saudi Arabia with SANS Riyadh May 2025 (May 10 – May 22) at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Designed to empower cybersecurity professionals across the Kingdom and beyond, the event will offer eight fundamental and globally recognized courses focused on practical, hands-on
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Building a Safer AI Future: SANS Institute Leads Coordinated Effort to Secure Artificial Intelligence

Organizations that integrate Artificial Intelligence into their workforce and offerings are accelerating innovation, but many are unprepared for the security challenges that come with it. As they rush to deploy more efficient and cost-effective models, they often overlook the risks of model manipulation and adversarial attacks, threats that traditional defenses are not
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New Report from OPSWAT and SANS Institute

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and research, in partnership with OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) solutions, announced the findings of the 2025 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budget Report, revealing significant gaps in cybersecurity budgets and a surge in ICS/OT-focused attacks. The report highlights how insufficient
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SANS Institute to Host SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders August 2024

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification is returning to Saudi Arabia with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders August 2024 (August 18-22) at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, a comprehensive training event designed for security managers and SOC leaders who are committed to enhancing their leadership and technical skills, through both in-person