Career Pathways in Digital Forensics with Heather Barnhart: Introducing the SANS.edu Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Why Attend

Join SANS.edu for an online information session focused on the new Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics and discover how this program equips students to investigate cybercrime, analyze digital evidence, and contribute to high-impact incident investigations in today’s evolving threat landscape.

Special guest Heather Barnhart—DFIR Curriculum Lead at the SANS Institute and Dean of Faculty at the SANS Technology Institute—will share insight into real-world digital forensics work, career opportunities in the field, and the practical, hands-on skills students build through the program.

You’ll Explore

How the Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics differs from the Graduate Certificate in Incident Response
Key curriculum distinctions between the two programs
Career paths and job roles connected to each area of study
The technical skills emphasized in digital forensics versus incident response
Which program may best align with your professional goals

You’ll Also Learn About

SANS.edu’s flexible learning formats
Hands-on SANS courses and immersive labs
GIAC certifications included with the program
Admissions, tuition, funding options, and application guidance

Whether you’re looking to specialize in forensic investigations, broaden your incident handling expertise, or take the next step in your cybersecurity career, this session will help you identify which SANS.edu graduate certificate is the right fit for your goals.

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Career Pathways in Digital Forensics with Heather Barnhart: Introducing the SANS.edu Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics

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