CJC-FRN7865 - Level 1: Mobile Device Forensics

Course Description

This vendor neutral training will introduce the student to the dominant cell phone technologies currently used throughout the U.S. and overseas - GSM and CDMA/TDMA. Upon acquiring a basic understanding of the various systems and their functions, the student will then be introduced to the various data fields contained on handsets (CDMA/TDMA/GSM) and SIM cards.  An explanation of how the various data fields can be recovered and the importance of these fields to the examiner will be covered. 

Course Outline

1. Technology Overview
2. Legal Considerations
3. Subscriber Identity Module - SIM Card Exams
4. Handset Exams
5. Basics of Cell Phone Exams
   • Drivers
   • Cables
   • Software
6. FDMA - TDMA - CDMA
7. CDMA Network
8. GSM Network
9. SIM Card Structure
10. PIN and PUK
11. IMEI
12. Cell Phone Exams and Call Data Records
13. Documentation and Resources
14. Other equipment
15. Courtroom testimony exercises

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to complete the following:

• Familiar with the types of cell phones, their technology and how to use cell phone forensic software
• Practical hands-on use of cell phone forensic software
• Aware of legal considerations and cover courtroom testimony for cell phone forensics with practical exercises

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture, PowerPoint, Discussion and Practical Exercise

Evaluation: Class Participation and Final Exam