Mobile App Investigations
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The Mobile App Investigation Program is designed to provide investigators with the training necessary to complete forensically sound, data acquisitions of digital evidence from social networking applications.
This incredible online instructor-led training program is destined to be the most exciting programs to hit the industry. There is nothing out there in the terms of mobile app intelligence and investigations training that match the content, real-world expertise, up-to-date tutorials and exercises offered in this incredible program.
You will learn all of the MOST POPULAR social media sites available as mobile applications, chat tools, OSINT and more that we will face over the next year. As well as the most SECRETIVE and closely guarded intelligence and investigative techniques we have to offer!
At the conclusion of this program, you will have demonstrated through the successful completion of an online exam and a practical exercise that you have an in-depth knowledge of:
- Social Media Investigation Methodologies
- Social Media Intelligence Processes
- Social Media Mobile Applications
- Open Source Intelligence Methodologies
- Legal Fundamentals Relating to Cyber Investigations
CURRICULUM
- Introduction
- Introduce yourself!
- Social Media Investigations
- Social Media Can Be a Powerful Tool if You Know How to Use It
- The History of Social Media
- Social Media Brings Things Together
- Social Media Data What’s Happening
- Facebook Private Profile Information
- Social Networks
- Observations
- Social Media Connecting People
- Let’s Talk About Facebook
- Facebook Set Up and Search
- YouTube Search
- Facebook Sign Up Screen
- Facebook Login Screen
- Facebook Profile
- Facebook Groups
- Facebook Marketplace
- Facebook Stories
- Facebook Public View
- Facebook Investigations - Subpoenas
- YouTube
- Social Media Wrap Up
- Advanced Social Media Introduction
- Open Source Intelligence
- Anatomy of Social Media
- An Exploration into Domain Names
- Username Workflow
- How to Utilize Search Engines
- Advanced Facebook Search Techniques
- Advanced Twitter Search Techniques
- Advanced Instagram Search Techniques
- Advanced YouTube Search Techniques
- How to Use HootSuite and SproutSocial
- Open Source Intelligence Explored
- A World of Sock Puppets
- Keep Yourself Protected
- Criminals: An Inside Look in Dumb Criminals Posting Criminal Acts Online
- Exploring the TOR Project
- Exploring the BitCoin
- The Secrets Behind the TOR Browser
- Digital Case File
- The Evil Dark Web!
- Exploring the Deep Web
- Open Source Summit Resources
- Intro to Mobile Forensics
- Mobile Forensics Acquisition
- Mobile Forensics Examination & Analysis
- Procedures and Principles
- Mobile Phone Acquisition/Examination/Reporting (Reading Assignment)
- TikTok Intelligence
- Tinder Intelligence
- SnapChat Intelligence
- Kik Intelligence
- WhatsApp Intelligence
- Legal Fundamentals (Reading Assignment)
- Legal Fundamentals Discussion
- Additional Resource: DOJ Prosecuting Computer Crimes Manual
- Final Exam
EXAM DETAILS
The final exam is online and closed book. You need an 80% or better to pass. You get one attempt. There are approx. 100-150 questions on the exam and you have three hours to complete it. Should you fail the exam a new course license would need to be purchased to sit for the exam again.
RENEWAL
Your certification of completion is valid for 2 years. If you wish to renew the certificate, you simply need to take the program again to generate a new certificate of completion.
You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. In addition you will need a laptop or desktop computer as well. Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones, and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.
Recomended
Internet Connection
Wifi Connection
Wired Connection
PC Users
Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)
Windows 11
Mac Users
MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
MacOS 10.15
CPU
More than 2 core CPU, less than 85% CPU Usage
More than 4 core CPU, less than 50% CPU Usage
Webcam
640x480 resolution
1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed
1 Mbps
12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed
1 Mbps
3 Mbps
RAM
4 GB, less than 95% Ram Usage
16 GB, less than 90% Usage
Connectivity Ports
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080 and above
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
- Headphones are generally not permitted, check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
- A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Edge browser
- Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
- Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
- Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
- Apple Boot Camp
- Remote Access Software
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
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