Mobile Forensic Investigations: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation - Softcover

Reiber, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071843639 ISBN 13: 9780071843638

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015

Synopsis

This in-depth guide reveals the art of mobile forensics investigation with comprehensive coverage of the entire mobile forensics investigation lifecycle, from evidence collection through advanced data analysis to reporting and presenting findings.

Mobile Forensics Investigation: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation leads examiners through the mobile forensics investigation process, from isolation and seizure of devices, to evidence extraction and analysis, and finally through the process of documenting and presenting findings. This book is not just for those starting out in mobile forensics, but contains information for the seasoned examiner. This book not only gives you knowledge of available mobile forensics tools, but describes and documents how these tools work to collect and analyze mobile device data.  The valuable information will allow you to better collect analyze and present your findings and processes in a court of law or discovery forum.  This holistic approach to mobile forensics, featuring the technical alongside the legal aspects of the investigation process, sets this book apart from the competition. This timely guide is a much-needed resource in today’s mobile computing landscape.

• Provides you with a holistic understanding of mobile forensics from the basics to advanced analysis
• Notes offer personal insights from the author's years in law enforcement
• Tips highlight useful mobile forensics software applications, including open source applications that anyone can use free of charge
• Case studies document actual mobile forensic cases
• Photographs demonstrate proper legal protocols, including seizure and storage of devices, and screenshots showcase mobile forensics software at work
• Advanced techniques feature SQLite parsers and Python scripts

About this title

About the Author

Lee Reiber is a recognized expert and pioneer in the mobile forensics field. Lee often speaks globally on the recovery of mobile data, incident response to mobile threats, and advanced analysis techniques. Lee hosts a mobile forensics-centric podcast and blog, http://blog.cellphonedetectives.com, and is a frequent contributor and author to several tech magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071843639
• ISBN 13: 9780071843638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480