SANS Security Leadership

Cyber security leaders need both technical knowledge and management skills to gain the respect of technical team members, understand what technical staff are actually doing, and appropriately plan and manage security projects and initiatives. This is a big and important job that requires an understanding of a wide array of security topics. The SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Curriculum, through world-class training and GIAC Certifications, develops cyber leaders who have the practical skills to build and lead security teams, communicate with technical and business leaders alike, and develop capabilities that build your organization's success.

We teach how to lead security initiatives to manage information risk while aligning security with overall business strategy. We help you align communications and actions from the technical team up to the Board, while managing human risk across the entire organization. Decrease your technical spend while increasing your overall security posture by leading and managing your vulnerability management program, security operations centers, and human beings.

GIAC's Leadership certifications confirm the practical skills to build and lead security teams, communicate with both technical teams and business leaders, and develop capabilities that strengthen your organization's security posture.

"This is a fantastic introduction to all the areas a CISO is responsible for in modern organizations. Excellent instruction, very engaging course structure, and a ton of valuable information."
- Michael C., ABS Global Training Ltd.

Learn more about our courses at https://www.sans.org/u/1hFG