This two and half day training module will provide practical instruction on the forensic techniques required for acquiring and investigating evidence from Smartphones for the purpose of case development and successful prosecution.
Review of Cellular Networks & Introduction to Smartphone Technology: The training will start with a review of the different types of cellular networks and introduction to smartphone technology. As well as, what types of operating systems are used by devices such as the iPhone, droid and BlackBerry including jailbreaking and rooting devices.
Smartphone Operating Systems: Utilizing both classroom and hands-on exercises each attendee will be provided the skills required to understand smart phone operating systems and skills needed to recover data from these devices using a variety of applications.
Device Examination: Attendees will be provided images of devices to examine and learn where to find artifacts that may be important to the investigator. Issues covered will include examining backups of synchronized phones, wifi analysis, skype analysis and internet history.
PIN and PUK: Attendees will gain the understanding of a PIN and PUK, how to examine devices with a PIN, and utilities and tools that may be able to defeat the PIN, and how to obtain a PUK for certain types of cellular devices.
Practical Exercise: The class will conclude with a practical exercise in which the students will be supplied an image of a smart phone to examine, locate the evidence, prepare a report and practice testifying to their findings in a mock trial.
