Bryan Barnhart

Bryan Barnhart, GIAC Computer Forensics Analyst, GIAC Penetration Tester is a Digital Forensics & Incident Response expert specializing in cybersecurity litigation. With a career spanning digital forensics, incident response, and cybersecurity consulting, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex cyber investigations. His work centers on investigating digital breaches, assessing insider threats, and evaluating whether security protocols were breached.

Mr. Barnhart has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving high-profile data breaches, corporate hacks, and identity theft cases. His Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and SANS Advanced Computer Forensics Course (GCFA) certifications reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving digital forensics and cybersecurity breaches.