Title: Module 5 Introduction
Course: CAP 2141 Digital Forensics II > Section: Module 5 Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics

Introduction

Mobile device forensics is a fast growing field. This field creates exciting opportunities for students who are new to forensics. Using proper tools forensics techs can learn how to forensically preserve, acquire and examine data stored on mobile devices. Results can be used for internal investigations or in civil/criminal litigations.

Objectives

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

- Explain the basic concepts of mobile device forensics
- Describe procedures for acquiring data from cell phones and mobile devices

Readings and Resources

- Textbook: Chapter 13 pg. 495-508
- Mobile phone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone
- SIM lock: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_lock
- SIM cloning: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_cloning