SANS Institute is the world’s leading provider of cybersecurity training and certification, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. For more than three decades, SANS has been trusted by governments, enterprises, and educational institutions around the globe to train their workforce in defending against today’s most pressing cyber threats. With a global network of instructors who are active security practitioners, SANS delivers real-world, hands-on expertise that goes far beyond theory. Each year, hundreds of thousands of professionals rely on SANS training—both in-person and online—to advance their skills and strengthen their organizations’ overall security posture. SANS Workforce Security & Risk Training extends this expertise to entire organizations through a scalable, role-based program built around three core pillars: Security Awareness, Risk Management, and Compliance. Training modules are designed and updated by industry experts, ensuring content is always aligned with current threats and regulatory standards. Key features include: - Comprehensive Coverage: Topics such as phishing defense, social engineering, secure development, PCI DSS, NERC CIP, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security. - Role-Based Approach: Tailored training paths for end users, IT administrators, executives, and technical teams. - Flexible Delivery: Available online, on-demand, and integrated with leading Learning Management Systems (LMS). - Measurement & Reporting: Built-in assessments, analytics, and dashboards to demonstrate compliance and ROI. - Expert-Driven Content: Developed by practitioners with decades of frontline cybersecurity experience. The primary value of Workforce Security & Risk Training lies in its ability to reduce human risk while strengthening business resilience. By delivering specialized training at every level, organizations can: - Reduce Security Incidents by teaching employees how to recognize and respond to threats. - Meet Compliance Requirements through targeted modules aligned with standards like PCI DSS and NERC CIP. - Build a Culture of Security that makes cybersecurity part of everyday decision-making. - Empower Leaders and Teams to align security initiatives with business objectives. - Protect Sensitive Data and Reputation by turning the workforce into a proactive line of defense. With SANS Workforce Security & Risk Training, organizations don’t just meet compliance obligations—they build a secure, risk-aware culture that scales globally and adapts to evolving cyber threats.