Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Want to defend your data and your computers from attackers? Then learn how they do it. From desktop to network, Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling offers a complete toolkit of information for you to take back to the office and implement. Each day covers a new topic in full toward completing an optional GIAC certification. Mark your calendars for June 18-23, 2007 to come the University of Virginia in lovely Charlottesville, Virginia to take SANS UVa Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling.
This course is being offered to you at more than an 67% discount from the normal rate.
The price for this course is $3,445—SANS UVa costs a mere $1,110 for employees of accredited educational institutions, state and local government, and state and local law enforcement. This price includes a daily gourmet lunch buffet.
Course Information
The University of Virginia is very happy to present to you the first full length SANS Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling in Central Virginia. This professional training will enable you to meet your most pressing needs for your users and your network. If you have ever been confounded by attacks or want to understand proactive defenses, then this course is for you. Discover proper incident handling and tools for detecting attacks among many other great topics. Mark your calendar for June 18 to June 23 for this comprehensive course, which includes six days of instructor led study with several hands on activities.
Outline and Topics
- The step-by-step approach used by many computer attackers
- The latest computer attack vectors and how you can stop them
- Proactive and reactive defenses for each stage of a computer attack
- Hands-on workshop addressing scanning for, exploiting, and defending systems
- Strategies and tools for detecting each type of attack
- Attacks and defenses for Windows, Unix, switches, routers and other systems
- Application-level vulnerabilities, attacks, and defenses
- Developing an incident handling process and preparing a team for battle
- Legal issues in incident handling
- Recovering from computer attacks and restoring systems for business
- More information on Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Instructor
Mike Poor is a founder and Senior Security Analyst for the DC firm Intelguardians LLC. In his recent past life he has worked for Sourcefire, as a research engineer, and for the SANS Institute leading their Intrusion Analysis Team. As a consultant, Mike conducts forensic analysis, penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, security audits and architecture reviews. His primary job focus however is in intrusion detection, response, and mitigation. Mike currently holds both GSEC and GCIA certifications and is an expert in network engineering and systems, network and web administration. Mike is an author of the international best selling Snort 2.1 book from Syngress, and is a Handler for the Internet Storm Center.
Prospective Attendees
Who should attend this course? Members and leaders of incident handling teams. System administrators and security personnel. Ethical hackers/penetration testers who want to understand the concepts underlying their testing regimen.
Certification
Although not required, this class will prepare students for the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification exams. The cost for GIAC Certification exams is $300 per student in addition to the course fee. Students must be registered for the exams by the last day of class in order to pay the reduced fee of $300. The cost for exam registration is $500 after the last day of class. SANS will handle the registration and provide credentials for you to complete the online exams. More information about the certification can be found here.
We recommend that you register for the exam while visiting us in Charlottesville. However, we do realize that some attendees will need to get the paperwork done before attending the course. To start the registration process, download and complete the GIAC Cerfication Instructions (Word doc) form.
Requirements
A laptop is required. Configuration instructions can be found at Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling.
Internet Access
The Darden School offers free wireless access at their location, both in the hotel rooms and classroom.
Attendee Check-in Time
Check in begins at 8:00 AM, Monday, June 18th.
Pricing
The cost of the course for employees of educational institutions (Higher Education, K-12 schools, and other accredited educational institutions), state and local law enforcement, or state and local government is $1,110.
The cost of the course for all others is $3,445.
Your registration fee includes course materials, break refreshments, and wireless connectivity in the classroom. A daily gourmet lunch buffet is included and hosted at the Abbott Center.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Written requests for refunds received by the SANS U. Va. Conference by April 18, 2007 will be granted. All funds, minus a $25 processing fee, will be returned to the registrant. Substitutions are encouraged.
- After April 18, 2007, no refunds will be granted for any reason. Substitutions will be permitted.
- SANS UVa will refund, in full, all payments to the registrant should the conference be cancelled.
Host Information
Accommodations
The Darden School of Business has been retained as the facility for this conference. The Sponsors Executive Residence Center hotel is conveniently located within short walking distance of the classroom. Class participants qualify for a special rate of $110 per night. When making reservation, please mention group code "SANS".
Living accommodations are at Darden's Sponsors Executive Residence Center, which includes 180 air-conditioned private rooms with a bath, discussion-group rooms, two meeting rooms, a fully-equipped exercise room, and a recreation area.
Some of the amenities included in the Executive Guest Rooms: Private Bath, Queen Size Bed, Alarm Clock & Radio, Basic/Premium Cable, Hairdryer, Coffeemaker, Direct Modem Access, Voicemail, Guest Services, Iron and Ironing Board, Free Local Phone Calls, Fax Service (free incoming faxes) & Delivery, Fitness Center, Game Room and (pool tables, ping-pong, shuffleboard), Valet Laundry Service and Parking. Room reservations can be made by calling 434-243-5000. Check-in is 3:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM.
Other nearby hotels include The Cavalier Inn, The Holiday Inn, and The Marriott. Please mention the conference when you book your room.
Note: Class begins at 9 AM, June 18. You may want to reserve a room the night before.
Travel and Directions
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is about nine miles north of the Darden School/Sponsors Executive Residence and is served by US Airways Express, United Express, and The Delta Connection. Shuttle service and taxicabs are available outside the baggage area. Cab fare to the Darden School and surrounding hotels is approximately $20.00.
Please click here for directions from your location to the Darden School. Please click here for information about the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
Fun and Food in Charlottesville
Often rated highly in the top places to live in the United States, Charlottesville offers a host of activities and places to eat. During the Spring and early Summer it offers a beautiful setting and temperate weather. For fun Cville things to do and area restaurants, click here.
Nearby attractions include the University of Virginia, Monticello, Ashlawn-Highland, Michie Tavern, Montpelier, wineries, and various boutique shops and galleries.
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring any part of this event, please email sans-uva@virginia.edu.
Host Sponsor: University of Virginia Security and Policy Office
Please email sans-uva@virginia.edu with questions, and we will respond to you promptly.