Smartphone Communication Apps & Digital Evidence

As more and more people rely on textual communication on their smartphones the data that is stored on these devices becomes even more valuable. From different security options, platform sharing, and compliance archives the review of a communication App has evolved. Review some of the popular communication apps and what data can be found on both iOS and Android as well as what security impacts each app has.

Objectives

Learn the different risks with smartphone messaging apps

Review methods for capturing data associated with smartphone messaging apps

Examine available artifacts associated with messaging apps