An up-to-dateguide to legal, ethical, and highly effective mobile forensic investigation techniques for today's digital detectives.
Learn the art of mobile forensics investigation using the detailed information contained in this comprehensive guide. Fully updated for the latest advances, the book covers the entire mobile forensics investigation lifecycle-from evidence collection and data analysis to reporting and ethically presenting findings. New sections cover investigative procedures for the IoT (Internet of Things), drone-based devices, and the Cloud.
Written by an expert in the field, Mobile Forensic Investigations: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation, Second Edition fully explains the latest tools and methods along with features, examples, and real-world case studies. You will get photographs demonstrating proper legal protocols-including seizure and storage of devices-and screenshots showcasing mobile forensics software at work.
•First edition won forensic book of the year at the 2017 Forensic 4 Cast awards •"Field Notes" and "Tips" sections highlight salient points •Written by an industry-recognized mobile forensics expert and blogger
Chapter 1: Introduction to the World of Mobile Device Forensics
Chapter 2: Mobile Devices vs. Computer Devices in the World of Forensics
Chapter 3: New Era of Digital Devices (IoT, InfoTainment, Wearables, Drones)
Chapter 4: Living in the Cloud, the Place to Hide and Store Mobile Data
Chapter 5: Collecting Mobile Devices, USB Drives, and Storage Media at the Scene
Chapter 6: Preparing, Protecting, and Seizing Digital Device Evidence
Chapter 7: Toolbox Forensics: Multiple-Tool Approach
Chapter 8: Mobile Forensic Tool Overview
Chapter 9: Preparing the Environment for Your First Collection
Chapter 10: Conducting a Collection of a Mobile Device: Considerations and Actions
Chapter 11: Analyzing SIM Cards
Chapter 12: Analyzing Feature Phone, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone Data
Chapter 13: Advanced iOS Analysis
Chapter 14: Querying SQLite and Taming the Forensic Snake
Chapter 15: Advanced Android Analysis
Chapter 16: Advanced Device Analysis (IoT, Wearables, Drones)
Chapter 17: Presenting the Data as a Mobile Forensics Expert