The IACIS Advanced Mobile Device Forensics course is a 36-hour program delivered over five consecutive days. It’s built for experienced forensic examiners and investigators looking to expand their skills in analyzing modern mobile devices.
This course takes a deep dive into both Android and iOS systems, focusing on the data structures and storage formats that commercial tools often overlook—like protobufs, app-specific databases, and custom data stores. You’ll also explore Android malware investigations and learn how to identify and analyze malicious behavior.
Students will learn how to use Python scripting to extract and process forensic artifacts. You’ll develop the skills to automate tasks, write your own tools, and better understand how scripting can strengthen your investigations.
Rather than relying solely on out-of-the-box tools, this course emphasizes understanding the raw data behind the apps and operating systems. You’ll pair commercial tools with open-source solutions and learn how to validate findings through hands-on work.
Completion of the MDF course is recommended; however, it’s not required to attend this advanced class.
Prerequisites:The MDF course provides baseline competencies to prepare students for the Advanced MDF course, but is not required.
WHEN: April 27 – May 1, 2026 (Week 1) OR May 4 – 8, 2026 (Week 2)
COST: $2,695.00 US Dollars
EQUIPMENT: Classroom laptops will be given to the students to take home and keep.
REGISTRATION: 2026 Course Registration will open August – September 2025. Please keep an eye on the website.
Existing IACIS members, simply log in with your credentials and go to the Products page to purchase and register for the course.
For non-IACIS members, the membership fee is waived with the purchase of the training course; however, to register for the course you must complete a membership application at the time of purchase. Purchase training course HERE.
Cancellations within 45 days from the start of class to 31 days from the start of class will be subject to a $150 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds within 30 days from the start of class.****
* On-Site Check-in Times (student pickup of equipment, ID card, IACIS info) are:
Week 1: Sunday, April 26, 2026: 1800 – 2000
Monday, April 27, 2026: 0700 – 0800
Week 2: Sunday, May 3, 2026: 1800 – 2000
Monday, May 4, 2026: 0700 – 0800
* Please make arrangements to arrive in time to check-in so that you may be in class promptly on the first day.
COURSE NOTES:
Please read the following notes regarding this class:
- Classes begin at 8:00 AM ET and conclude at 5:00 PM ET each day, with a one-hour lunch break. Classes will end at 4:00 PM ET on the last day of class. Please do not arrange for departing flights prior to 7:00 PM ET to allow time for travel to the airport and any security clearances.
- The dress code for the conference is business casual (collared shirts and slacks). The wearing of shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, etc., is not allowed in the classroom. Personal computers are not permitted in the classroom. Students are required to attend all classes to successfully complete the program. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements will not be issued a certificate at the conclusion of the program.
HOTEL BOOKING:
Hotel booking will open once classes have been opened for registration.
The course will be taught at the Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (USA). This hotel is 16 miles from the Orlando International Airport, it has a large pool, spacious workout facility and is close to Disney World and Universal Studios.Book via the Caribe Royale Orlando site . Hotel booking will open once classes have been opened for registration. If you choose to stay at a different hotel and commute to the conference, you may be subject to parking fees per conference center policy.
Or book via phone by calling the following numbers:
Reservations Toll-Free: 1-800-823-8300/1-888-258-7501 or the local number 407-238-8000.
CANCELLATION INFO: If IACIS is unable to hold the Orlando training event, then all students who have registered and paid will have the option of a full refund or a reserved seat at next year’s training event. IACIS is not responsible for any outside expenses (e.g., travel and accommodation) in the event of the training event being canceled. Anyone who paid for training will receive complimentary membership through the year that his/her training takes place.
