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#62: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - The Compliance Curveball: Lessons From a Forensics Expert in Court

Season #1

In this episode of Cash in the Cyber Sheets, we dive into the gritty, behind-the-scenes realities of digital forensics and compliance with guest Bryan Barnhart of Infiltration Labs. Bryan is a seasoned forensics expert who has spent years testifying in courtrooms, untangling messy evidence trails, and uncovering the often-overlooked technical details that can make—or break—a legal case.

Our conversation peels back the polished veneer of cybersecurity compliance and exposes the uncomfortable truth: weak evidence and incomplete logging are silently sabotaging cases every day. Bryan shares eye-opening real-world examples, including one case where a lack of proper logging didn’t just complicate the investigation—it directly swayed the court’s decision. The implications? If your organization isn’t proactive about evidence handling and log management, you might be setting yourself up for legal and financial disaster.

We also unpack the myth of “simple compliance.” From legal holds to chain-of-custody requirements, complying with legal mandates isn’t as straightforward as ticking a box. Bryan explains how even well-meaning organizations can inadvertently violate legal requirements, often because they underestimate the complexity of digital evidence management—or worse, assume “IT has it covered.”

Expect practical takeaways throughout the episode. Whether you’re a compliance officer, IT manager, or business owner, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on:

  • How to strengthen logging practices to support forensic investigations.

  • Why legal holds aren’t just “set and forget” and how to do them right.

  • The cost of ignoring compliance (spoiler: it’s more than just fines).

  • Strategies to prevent evidence gaps before they happen.

If you’ve ever wondered how much trouble a missing log file can cause—or why so many organizations fail forensic scrutiny—this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in for a candid, no-fluff conversation about what really happens when compliance meets the courtroom.