For any security folks or those with an interest in security who can't afford to travel to SANS courses, here's one in your backyard and it's cheap if you're affiliated with education, law enforcement or a Kansas state agency:

Please forward the following to your friends and colleagues.

********************************* The University of Kansas and SANS are pleased to offer the extremely popular six-day certification course, "Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling." (SANS course description: http://www.sans.org/training/description.php?tid=243).

This training is offered to educational employees K-12 and college, members of law enforcement or state employees at a significantly reduced price (over 70% off of the normal price).

SECURITY 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling

April 22 - 28, 2007 9am - 6pm, Mon-Sat. (with a "Capture the Flag" session on Saturday) Holiday Inn Holidome, Lawrence, KS

REGISTRATION:

Course fees for employees of an accredited educational institution, members of law enforcement or state employees:

$895 - Early Registration (by January 19, 2007) $995 - Late Registration (after January 19, 2007)

Course fees for non-education/non-law enforcement attendees:

$3,250 - Must register by March 1, 2007

The registration fee includes your course registration and manuals, refreshment breaks, daily lunches, and reception dinner (April 22, 2007). During the week of class, you may also register to seek your GCIH Certification for an additional fee of $300 (for more information: http://www.giac.org/certigications/security/gcfw.php)

To register or for more information, please go to: http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/security/

Thanks for your eyes.