Practical Mobile Forensics from 8kSec LLC

Practical Mobile Forensics

In this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of mobile device architecture and the file systems of iOS and Android. You'll explore legal and ethical considerations in mobile forensics and delve into mobile device security and encryption. The curriculum includes hands-on practical labs, where you'll use various forensic tools and techniques for data acquisition from iOS and Android devices. You'll learn how to effectively parse and analyze mobile data, conduct mobile cloud data forensics, and address data protection and privacy issues. Additionally, the course covers the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence for analyzing large datasets, providing practical experience with industry-standard tools.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

1 - Basic

Course Prerequisites

To successfully participate in this course, attendees should possess the following:

Working knowledge of cybersecurity and pen testing fundamentals
Basic working knowledge of iOS and Android platforms
Basic Linux skills and command-line proficiency
Understanding of fundamental programming concepts and looping structures in at least one higher-level language (Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, C, C++, or similar)
Working knowledge of Forensic acquisition skills is recommended, but not required

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

General Public

Federal Employee

Academia

Contractor

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

Online, Self-Paced

Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

Mobile Device Security Principles
Android and iOS Internals
Android and iOS Security Mitigations
Mobile Forensics Fundamentals
iOS Data Acquisition Techniques
iOS Data Analysis Tools and Methods
Advanced iOS Forensic Techniques
Android Architecture and Security Features
Android Data Extraction Methods
Android App Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Hands-On Practice with Practical Labs and Tools

Framework Connections

Oversight and Governance

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

Feedback

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