SANS Institute Joins ONE-ISAC as an Allied Partner

ONE-ISAC Allied Partners increase cybersecurity through information sharing opportunities.

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE-ISAC is proud to welcome the SANS Institute as a trusted Allied Partner, solidifying a shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity across critical sectors. The SANS Institute stands as the largest global provider of cybersecurity training, professional certifications, and cutting-edge research, making it a valuable resource for both individuals and organizations. With a portfolio of more than 85 expertly designed courses, offered in-person, live-online, and on-demand, SANS ensures flexible, world-class education tailored to diverse learning needs.

ONE-ISAC launched the Strategic Partnership Program in 2019 and has grown its program to include top trade and industry associations, academic institutions, research organizations, ISACs/ISAOs and training providers. "Our Allied Partners bring incredible access to subject matter experts and resources to ISAC members," says ONE-ISAC Executive Director, Angela Haun. "We look forward to this partnership with such a highly regarded training provider as SANS Institute."

"Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, particularly within the oil and natural gas sector, is a top priority as these industries are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors," said Tim Conway, SANS Fellow and ICS Technical Director. "Through this partnership, ONE-ISAC members gain direct access to world-class ICS training, actionable insights, and technical resources that help protect essential services. At SANS, we are proud to support the mission of securing critical infrastructure and advancing the collective defense of the energy sector."

The SANS Institute brings world-class cybersecurity expertise to the oil and natural energy sector. In addition to real-time technical insights, the partnership gives ONE-ISAC members and partners access to SANS catalogue of training courses, GIAC certifications, Netwars ranges, critical content and events. In addition, the partnership offers insights and technical expertise that address the unique challenges of securing critical infrastructure.

As a leader in industrial control systems (ICS) training and education, SANS ICS is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity in critical sectors through initiatives like the annual ICS Summit, the introduction of ICS310 (Foundations of ICS Security) and continuous updates to advanced ICS courses. This partnership between ONE-ISAC and the SANS Institute marks a significant step in strengthening cybersecurity within the energy sector by combining ONE-ISAC's focus on collaboration and intelligence sharing with SANS's training, certifications, and research. Together, they equip organizations with the expertise needed to defend against evolving threats, safeguard critical infrastructure, and ensure the resilience of essential services that power economies and communities worldwide.

For more information about the ONE-ISAC Strategic Partnership Program, please contact [email protected] or visit www.oneisac.org.

Information on the SANS Institute and cybersecurity training for the energy sector can be found at sans.org.

About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 85 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and OnDemand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 50 hands-on technical certifications in cybersecurity. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community, including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners representing varied global organizations, from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community. www.sans.org

SOURCE ONE-ISAC