Title: Module 13 Objectives and Activities
Course: IN 2005 Digital Forensics > Section: Module 13: Chapter 13-Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics & Report Writing for High-Tech Investigations

Learning Objectives

By successfully completing 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
- Explain the importance of reports
- Describe guidelines for writing reports
- Explain how to use forensics tools to generate reports

Learning Activities

- Read Chapter 13
- Read Chapter 14
- Read Instructor notes

Chapter 13 explains how to obtain information from a cell phone or mobile device.  Although some freeware is used in projects, much of the software discussed in this chapter is expensive and not provided on the book’s DVD.  Cell phone and mobile device forensics is a rapidly changing field that poses challenges in trying to retrieve information.  Unlike what you might see in television shows, you don’t just start scrolling through contact lists or most recent calls. As with all digital investigations, you need to follow forensics procedures, as described in this chapter.  Chapter 13 explains how to obtain information from a cell phone or mobile device.  Although some freeware is used in projects, much of the software discussed in this chapter is expensive and not provided on the book’s DVD.  Cell phone and mobile device forensics is a rapidly changing field that poses challenges in trying to retrieve information.  Unlike what you might see in television shows, you don’t just start scrolling through contact lists or most recent calls.  As with all digital investigations, you need to follow forensics procedures, as described in this chapter.

Chapter 14 gives you guidelines on writing reports of your findings in computer forensics investigations.  You learn about different types of reports and what to include in a typical report.  You also examine how to generate report findings with forensics software tools.

Assessment Activities

- Complete Discussions 13 & 14
- Complete Quizzes 13 & 14
- Complete Chapter 13: Case Project 13-1
- Complete Chapter 14: Case Project 14-1
- Work on the MSAT