Module 4 of 8

Mobile Device Forensics

Master the extraction and analysis of evidence from smartphones and tablets. Learn Android and iOS forensics, SIM card analysis, IMEI investigation, app artifacts, and cloud data extraction techniques.

📚 6 Parts
🕑 10-12 Hours
📄 30 Quiz Questions
🔧 2 Practical Tools
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Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

By the end of this module, you will have mastered these critical mobile forensics skills

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Device Acquisition
Understand logical, physical, and file system acquisition methods for mobile devices
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Android Analysis
Navigate Android file systems, extract app data, and use ADB for forensic acquisition
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iOS Extraction
Work with iTunes/iCloud backups, understand APFS, and handle encryption challenges
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SIM & IMEI Analysis
Decode ICCID, IMSI, IMEI structures and detect SIM cloning attempts
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App Artifacts
Extract evidence from WhatsApp, browsers, location services, and recover deleted data
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Cloud Extraction
Obtain data from iCloud, Google Drive using legal preservation requests and MLAT
Module Content

Course Parts

Progress through each part to build comprehensive mobile forensics expertise

1

Mobile Forensics Fundamentals

1.5-2 hours

Foundation concepts of mobile device forensics including device types, operating systems, and acquisition levels from logical to physical extraction.

Device Types Operating Systems Logical Acquisition Physical Acquisition File System Extraction
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2

Android Forensics

2-2.5 hours

Deep dive into Android device forensics covering file system structure, app data locations, ADB usage, and extraction methodologies.

Android File System App Data Locations ADB Commands Logical Extraction Physical Methods
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3

iOS Forensics

2-2.5 hours

Comprehensive iOS forensics including APFS file system, iTunes/iCloud backup extraction, encryption challenges, and jailbreaking considerations.

APFS Structure iTunes Backups iCloud Extraction Encryption Challenges Jailbreaking
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SIM Card & IMEI Analysis

1.5-2 hours

Learn to analyze SIM card data structures including ICCID, IMSI, LAC/Cell ID, IMEI validation, and detection of cloning attempts.

ICCID Structure IMSI Decoding LAC/Cell ID IMEI Validation Cloning Detection
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5

Mobile App Artifact Analysis

2-2.5 hours

Extract and analyze evidence from popular apps including WhatsApp databases, browser history, location data, and deleted message recovery.

WhatsApp Databases Browser History Location Data Deleted Messages Social Media Apps
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6

Cloud Data Extraction

1.5-2 hours

Legal methods for obtaining cloud-stored evidence from iCloud, Google Drive including preservation requests and MLAT processes.

iCloud Data Google Drive Preservation Requests MLAT Process Legal Framework
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Practical Tools

Hands-On Learning Tools

Apply your knowledge with these integrated forensic tools

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IMEI Validator
Validate and decode IMEI numbers, verify check digits, and identify device manufacturers
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Hash Calculator
Generate forensic hashes for mobile device images and extracted evidence
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Evidence Log Tool
Document chain of custody for seized mobile devices and extracted data
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Timeline Visualizer
Reconstruct activity timelines from call logs, messages, and app usage
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Module 4 Assessment

Test your understanding of mobile device forensics concepts with our comprehensive quiz covering all six parts of this module.

30
Questions
45
Minutes
75%
Pass Mark
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