INVS 6682 - Mobile Device Investigations

Prerequisites: INVS 6680, INVS 6681. A comprehensive study of the sources of evidence on, and generated by, mobile devices including cellular phones and tablets.  This course focuses on the proper investigative methodology for the examination of mobile device evidence including proper collection, data extraction and preservation, analysis, and reporting.  Students will be introduced to hardware and software frequently used in criminal and civil investigations of mobile devices as well as the various operating systems and artifacts encountered, with a focus on Apple and Android devices. 3 credits.