The Online IACIS Advanced Mobile Device Forensics course is an on-demand 36-hour course of instruction.
Take your mobile forensics investigative skills to the next level with our comprehensive course on Advanced Mobile Device Forensics. This class is designed for seasoned forensic examiners and investigators and will equip you with an intricate understanding of Android and iOS file systems.
Delve into an analysis of Android and iOS devices as you comprehend the underpinning principles of advanced database, protobuf analysis, and other data stores not fully parsed by popular commercial forensic tools. Navigate the complexities of malware investigation on Android devices, bolstering your ability to identify, understand, and mitigate threats.
A pivotal aspect of this course is the utilization of Python scripts to extract valuable artifacts from smartphones. Learn to harness the power of scripting languages to automate and refine your forensic investigations. This course provides extensive training on the in-depth parsing of third-party applications, enlightening you with new dimensions of data retrieval and analysis.
Beyond reliance on conventional tools and push-button forensics, the course promotes a deep understanding of data stores, encouraging you to go beyond tool-led investigations. It emphasizes pairing commercial-based tools with open-source alternatives, broadening your toolkit, and enhancing your versatility as a forensic examiner.
Deepen your familiarity with Android malware artifacts and learn methodologies to spot them in your digital investigations. This course is enriched with numerous real-world examples and hands-on exercises, assisting you in sharpening your practical skills.
Finally, this course ensures you will become familiar with Python scripts and how they can significantly assist in your investigations. Understand the language’s potentials, develop your scripts, and master the art of leveraging Python to elevate the precision and speed of your forensic investigations.
Each student will have 3 months to complete the class. Please note: This is a 100% self-paced class and does not include any Q&A with the instructors. Students taking the on demand version of AMDF will not receive the forensic tools issued with the in-person class. Students are encouraged to contact vendors to obtain trial versions of these tools.
Online AMDF Course Topics
- Advanced understanding of Android and iOS file systems
- Proficiency in using commercial and open-source forensic tools
- In-depth parsing of third-party applications
- Expertise in advanced databases and various types of data store analysis
- Deep understanding of data stores
- Utilization of Python scripts for forensic examination
- Proficiency in investigating Android malware
