Mobile Investigation

Prerequisite: CYGR 500 and CRJU 555; or consent of instructor Digital forms of harassment such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking and sextortion have become serious criminal offenses and public health issues that have been linked to a variety of mental and physical health problems. This course offers an overview of digital investigation focusing on the interpersonal cybercrimes and explores mobile device forensics on two of the most common platforms today - iOS and Android. Students have the opportunity to capture forensic data from both platforms using a multiple-tool approach to acquire and process data. Topics will include characteristics of interpersonal cybercrimes, mobile device procedures, file systems, data storage techniques, basic evidence acquisition and analysis from the application to the storage area on the device. The course incorporates laboratory and hands-on exercises. Offered fall and spring semesters.