Heather Barnhart
FellowSenior Director of Community Engagement at Cellebrite
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Digital Forensics and Incident Response
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Heather Barnhart is the DFIR Curriculum Lead and Head of Faculty at SANS Institute, where she shapes the future of digital forensics and incident response training. A SANS Fellow, she is recognized for advancing smartphone forensics and Windows artifact analysis, helping investigators uncover critical evidence in today’s most complex cases.
OMG!!! Heather just showed me something that is going to completely change the way I do forensics.
I’ve always found SANS training to be the best training available, and this one even more so! Heather's teaching methods and the course material is phenomenal. She teaches you the why and how, not just the way to use a tool. Really great!
Heather is an outstanding instructor. She is passionate about the topic and is extremely knowledgeable. Best class I have ever taken.
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the threats that put organizations at risk. With 2025 on the horizon, the urgency to anticipate and prepare for emerging cybersecurity challenges has never been greater. This webcast is designed specifically for cybersecurity practitioners who are looking to future-proof their skills and defenses to combat these challenges.
As the field of smartphone forensics evolves rapidly, the tools available often lag, particularly when it comes to processing data from third-party applications and AI-driven content.
Join us for an interactive SANS Day where cybersecurity experts and enthusiasts come together to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. This event promises a full day of insightful presentations, hands-on experiences, and valuable networking opportunities, and is designed for professionals at all levels. You will have the opportunity to engage with SANS Instructors and hear their insights on cybersecurity threats, customer landscape, AI, and how you can continue to development and advance in your career path. This is a must attend event for anyone passionate about staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Don't miss out on the chance to learn, engage, connect, and grow in your cybersecurity journey!
It is no surprise that there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, and year upon year, these careers continue to be some of the most in-demand jobs in the corporate, healthcare, financial, education, and government sectors. While the term cybersecurity is broad in scope, there are many in-demand roles specifically in digital forensics and investigations. Digital forensics is a small subset of cybersecurity which is further broken up into many distinct disciplines, each often requiring their own set of specialized skillsets, aptitude, certifications, and on the job experience. This webcast aims to dissect some of these disciplines and get a feel from the experts why they chose their specific field and what it takes to thrive as a practitioner in niche forensic fields.Register for this webcast now and be among the first to receive the companion report by authors Domenica Crognale (SANS Certified Instructor) and Heather Mahalik (SANS Fellow).
Insider threats are some of the more difficult threats to detect from both a human and technology perspective. Understanding the problem, risks, and methods to prevent insider threats is the first step in ensuring this toxic risk does not affect your organization. Join SANS Senior Instructor Heather Mahalik, and BlackBerry VPs Pooja Kohli (Product Management), and Tony Lee (Global Services Technical Operations) to learn how insider threats and insider risk can be stopped before they begin by implementing AI-based behavior analytics software, such as BlackBerry Persona, to work alongside your defenders. Be among the first to receive the associated whitepaper written by Heather Mahalik.
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