Episode 10 — Prove compliance with evidence auditors and counsel can trust
The ability to prove compliance through objective evidence is the final and most important step in any governance and legal program. This episode explores the types of evidence that auditors and legal counsel find most persuasive, including time-stamped logs, signed training records, and documented audit reports. For the GLEG exam, candidates must understand the "best evidence rule" and the importance of maintaining a clear chain of custody for digital artifacts. In practice, this means establishing a centralized repository for compliance evidence that is protected from unauthorized modification. A troubleshooting consideration is ensuring that evidence is collected in a "forensically sound" manner so that it can be admitted in a court of law if necessary. By focusing on the quality and the integrity of your evidence, you ensure that your organization can successfully defend its actions during any regulatory review or legal dispute. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.