Learn to use various applications and utilities to successfully identify, process, understand and exploit numerous database structures found on iOS, Android, Windows, and Apple systems.
Students will gain knowledge of how relational databases function in the storage of records and fields of information to support a front-end application. SQLite will be covered in detail where the attendee will learn how to recover deleted information from Free Pages and unallocated space within the primary and journal files using scripting techniques. Additional databases will then be examined including ESE, LevelDB’s and Binary Plists.
Students will examine data from a host of systems including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone.
We will use a variety of open-source and leading forensic applications to examine key artifacts through multiple hands-on labs and student exercises. Throughout the weeklong course topics will include:
- Relational Database Fundamentals
- Examination of the SQLite Databases at the physical level
- Examination of SQLite B-tree Pages
- The exploitation of Overflow Pages, Freelist Pages, and Rollback Journals
- Analysis of Write-Ahead Logs (WAL) and Database Schemas
- Extensive exercises in using SQLite Query Language
- Exercises in the exploitation of Chromium databases
- Deep dive into LevelDBs and extraction of meaningful data
- Introduction to Apple Plist and forensic analysis
The course will follow adult learning principles through training aids such as presentations, diagrams, and practical instructor lead examples. Each artifact covered will be presented in either one or two 50-minute sessions followed by review questions. Students will be given the opportunity throughout the course to ask questions and discuss objectives covered in more detail. Throughout each day students will have practical exercises to work on to reinforce the topics.
WHEN: May 5 – May 9, 2025
COST: $2,695.00 US Dollars
EQUIPMENT:
No additional equipment is provided in this class
2025 REGISTRATION:
Existing IACIS members: 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.
****Payment MUST BE RECEIVED at least 45 days prior to the first day of class. Any payment arrangements other than payment through the website or payment via invoice must be approved by the IACIS Treasurer prior to admittance into the course. Please contact the treasurer for questions and approval (treasurer@iacis.com)
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:
Sunday, May 4, 2025: 1800 – 2100
Monday, May 5, 2025: 0700 – 0800
* Please make arrangements to arrive in time to check-in so that you may be in class promptly 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 Hotel, 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 Hotel site here. 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 our local number 407-238-8000.
CANCELLATION INFO:
If IACIS is unable to hold their 2025 Orlando training event, then all students who have registered and paid, will have the option of a full refund or a reserved seat at the 2026 training event. IACIS is not responsible for any outside expenses (e.g. travel and accommodation) in the event of the training event being cancelled. Anyone who paid for training will receive complimentary membership through the year that his/her training takes place.
