Mobile and Network Forensics for investigation

Course Description

This course provides comprehensive training in mobile and network forensics, focusing on the methodologies, tools, and techniques required to investigate digital crimes involving mobile devices and network systems. Designed for professionals in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and law enforcement, the program emphasizes evidence collection, analysis, and reporting from mobile and network environments. The course covers mobile device forensics, network traffic analysis, wireless network forensics, and legal considerations for admissibility of evidence.

Course Objectives

To introduce students to the principles of mobile and network forensics.
To teach techniques for collecting and preserving evidence from mobile devices and networks.
To equip students with skills to analyze network traffic and mobile device data.
To familiarize students with forensic tools for investigating mobile devices and network systems.
To ensure understanding of legal and ethical considerations in mobile and network forensics.
To develop expertise in preparing reports and presenting findings in legal and investigative contexts.

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

Perform forensic investigations on mobile devices and network systems.
Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from mobile and network environments.
Identify anomalies and threats in network traffic.
Utilize advanced tools and techniques for mobile and network forensics.
Address forensic challenges in wireless networks and emerging technologies.
Prepare professional forensic reports and present findings for legal and investigative purposes.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to investigate cyber incidents involving mobile and network technologies effectively. Students will develop technical expertise in forensic analysis and the ability to apply best practices for evidence handling and legal compliance.

Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Mobile and Network Forensics

Introduction to mobile and network forensics
Role of forensics in digital crime investigation
Challenges in mobile and network forensic investigations
Overview of forensic methodologies and standards

Module 2: Evidence Collection and Preservation

Best practices for acquiring evidence from mobile and network environments
Chain of custody and maintaining evidence integrity
Imaging and extracting data from mobile devices
Capturing and preserving network traffic

Module 3: Mobile Device Forensics

Forensic acquisition techniques for iOS and Android devices
Extracting and analyzing call logs, messages, multimedia, and app data
GPS and location data analysis
Tools for mobile forensics (e.g., Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics)

Module 4: Network Forensics

Fundamentals of network traffic analysis
Packet capture and analysis using tools (e.g., Wireshark, Tcpdump)
Investigating network intrusions and anomalies
Identifying and mitigating network-based attacks

Module 5: Wireless Network Forensics

Forensic challenges in wireless networks
Analyzing Wi-Fi traffic and identifying rogue devices
Investigating wireless access points and encryption methods
Tools for wireless network analysis (e.g., Aircrack-ng, Kismet)

Module 6: Emerging Technologies and Forensic Challenges

Forensics for 5G and next-generation mobile networks
Investigating cloud-connected mobile and network systems
IoT device forensics in mobile and network environments
Addressing encrypted communications and VPN usage

Module 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Cybercrime laws and regulations relevant to mobile and network forensics
Admissibility of evidence from mobile and network investigations
Ethical responsibilities in forensic investigations
Preparing for expert testimony in legal proceedings

Module 8: Reporting and Presentation of Evidence

Documenting findings from mobile and network forensic investigations
Preparing forensic reports for legal and organizational stakeholders
Visualizing evidence for presentations
Communicating technical findings to non-technical audiences

Module 9: Hands-On Labs and Case Studies

Simulating real-world forensic investigations involving mobile devices and networks
Capturing and analyzing network traffic to detect malicious activity
Recovering and interpreting data from mobile devices
Reporting and presenting findings for legal and investigative purposes