Empowering Cyber Professionals in the Middle East at Dubai SANS Event in May 2024
SANS Institute is set to host SANS Dubai May 2024 from 11-16 May at the Hilton Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The event will offer cybersecurity professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills in identifying, countering, and preventing emerging cybersecurity threats, with a specific focus on Red Team engagements and security control requirements.
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SANS Institute has announced SANS Dubai May 2024 from 11-16 May at the Hilton Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The course is expertly designed to equip cyber professionals with the skills needed to identify, counter, and prevent emerging cybersecurity threats, particularly those security professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of Red Team engagements and security control requirements.
Recent high-profile cyberattacks indicate that offensive attacks are bypassing defensive strategies, and cybersecurity experts, auditors, engineers and compliance officers are actively seeking practical solutions to protect their systems and data. In line with this, the UAE is witnessing a surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals with the necessary skills, with market projections indicating substantial growth from $0.52 billion in 2023 to an anticipated $0.95 billion by 2028.
SANS Dubai May 2024 offers two specialised courses through both in-person training and simultaneous live online sessions: the newly-launched SEC565: Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation, and SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls.
SEC565 will teach students how to develop and improve Red Team operations for security controls through adversary emulation, cyber threat intelligence, Red Team tradecraft, and engagement planning, ultimately improving the overall security posture of the organisation.
In SEC566, students will learn how an organisation can defend its information by using a vetted cybersecurity control standard, specifically how to implement, manage, and assess security control requirements defined by the Centre for Internet Security’s (CIS) Controls across an organisation’s complex networks, including cloud assets.
“As threats advance and become more sophisticated, organisations in the Middle East must proactively assess their security measures. Mastering offensive security techniques is necessary today, and that’s where the SANS Institute comes in,” says Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, SANS Institute. “By leveraging threat intelligence and emulating real-world environments, we teach professionals how red teams provide invaluable insights into an organisation’s vulnerabilities by identifying weaknesses, enhancing defense strategies, and strengthening incident response capabilities.
“Moreover, understanding what to do when addressing threats can be overwhelming when organisations must meet various compliance and framework requirements. We aim to teach professionals how to defend their information systems by the implementation of foundational safeguards, measure control implementation and effectiveness, then report back to leadership at each level.”
On May 13, 2024, SANS will also hold a Community Night session on ‘How to Prevent Social Engineering based on Successful Red Team Exercises’. Organisations spend a large amount of effort to lock down their technology and the associated process to prevent intrusions, but many times breaches end up happening due to the human factor. David Mayer, Principal Instructor at SANS Institute will present successful social engineering campaigns and provide tips on how companies can train their employees to prevent social engineering from being successful.
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SANS Institute has announced SANS Dubai May 2024 from 11-16 May at the Hilton Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The course is expertly designed to equip cyber professionals with the skills needed to identify, counter, and prevent emerging cybersecurity threats, particularly those security professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of Red Team engagements and security control requirements.
Recent high-profile cyberattacks indicate that offensive attacks are bypassing defensive strategies, and cybersecurity experts, auditors, engineers and compliance officers are actively seeking practical solutions to protect their systems and data. In line with this, the UAE is witnessing a surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals with the necessary skills, with market projections indicating substantial growth from $0.52 billion in 2023 to an anticipated $0.95 billion by 2028.
SANS Dubai May 2024 offers two specialised courses through both in-person training and simultaneous live online sessions: the newly-launched SEC565: Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation, and SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls.
SEC565 will teach students how to develop and improve Red Team operations for security controls through adversary emulation, cyber threat intelligence, Red Team tradecraft, and engagement planning, ultimately improving the overall security posture of the organisation.
In SEC566, students will learn how an organisation can defend its information by using a vetted cybersecurity control standard, specifically how to implement, manage, and assess security control requirements defined by the Centre for Internet Security’s (CIS) Controls across an organisation’s complex networks, including cloud assets.
“As threats advance and become more sophisticated, organisations in the Middle East must proactively assess their security measures. Mastering offensive security techniques is necessary today, and that’s where the SANS Institute comes in,” says Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, SANS Institute. “By leveraging threat intelligence and emulating real-world environments, we teach professionals how red teams provide invaluable insights into an organisation’s vulnerabilities by identifying weaknesses, enhancing defense strategies, and strengthening incident response capabilities.
“Moreover, understanding what to do when addressing threats can be overwhelming when organisations must meet various compliance and framework requirements. We aim to teach professionals how to defend their information systems by the implementation of foundational safeguards, measure control implementation and effectiveness, then report back to leadership at each level.”
On May 13, 2024, SANS will also hold a Community Night session on ‘How to Prevent Social Engineering based on Successful Red Team Exercises’. Organisations spend a large amount of effort to lock down their technology and the associated process to prevent intrusions, but many times breaches end up happening due to the human factor. David Mayer, Principal Instructor at SANS Institute will present successful social engineering campaigns and provide tips on how companies can train their employees to prevent social engineering from being successful.
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The SANS Dubai May 2024 course will feature two specialized training sessions, SEC565: Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation, and SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls. These courses will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance security controls and implement cybersecurity control standards effectively.
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute, highlighted the importance of mastering offensive security techniques in the face of evolving threats. By leveraging threat intelligence and real-world environment emulation, professionals can gain valuable insights into an organization’s vulnerabilities, enhance defense strategies, and improve incident response capabilities.
In addition to the training courses, SANS will also host a Community Night session on May 13, 2024, focusing on ‘How to Prevent Social Engineering based on Successful Red Team Exercises’. This session will provide insights and tips on preventing social engineering attacks by educating employees on recognizing and mitigating such threats.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it is essential for organizations to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the skills and knowledge needed to protect their systems and data effectively. SANS Dubai May 2024 aims to equip professionals with the tools and techniques to address cybersecurity challenges proactively and enhance overall security posture.
