Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Fundamentals (CMFF)



2 days
Entry-level course

Course Description

The Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Fundamentals (CMFF) course is a 2-day entry level program designed for investigators to identify mobile device hardware and understand the general forensic process. Students will learn how the four phases of the forensics process are related and demonstrate how to handle devices following best practices. Students will also conduct basic analysis of extracted device data and generate reports using Cellebrite Reader software.

This is the starting point for first responders, investigators and CSI staff tasked with identifying and seizing mobile devices for data acquisition, it does not include conducting extractions.




Course Content 

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Mobile Device Technology Overview
  • Identification of mobile device hardware and operating systems.
  • Discussion of how mobile devices communicate.
  • Discussion of how technology affects network capacity.
  • Information on how devices and subscribers are identified on networks.
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Forensics Process Overview
  • Description of the first responder’s role
  • Description of the four phases of the digital forensics process
  • Identification of challenges when applying the process to mobile devices (Android and iOS locks)
  • Discussion of the data extraction approach
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Seizure of Mobile Devices
  • Evidence handling and documentation
  • Tools and equipment for seizing mobile devices as evidence
  • Proper procedures for seizing mobile devices in a manner that preserves evidence integrity
  • Sterilize media to be used for storage of evidence
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Cellebrite Reader
Last modified: Monday, February 6, 2023, 6:40 AM