Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Fundamentals (CMFF)

Level: Entry

Duration: 2 Days (14 Hours)

Delivery Options: In-Person, Virtual, Self-Paced

Certificate: Certificate of Attendance

Course Overview

Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Fundamentals (CMFF) serves as an introductory course tailored for investigators and analysts who are new to mobile device forensics. This foundational program equips participants with essential knowledge about how mobile devices manage and store data, the processes involved in acquiring digital evidence, and the techniques for examining extracted information within investigative contexts. The training covers mobile operating systems, file system structures, extraction procedures, and critical considerations for evidence preservation applicable to administrative, civil, and criminal investigations.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between various mobile device types and their operating systems
• Articulate fundamental digital forensic principles and procedural requirements
• Understand how mobile data organization and storage mechanisms function on devices
• Identify and describe prevalent mobile data acquisition techniques
• Analyze and examine extracted mobile device data from a forensic perspective
• Implement industry best practices for proper mobile digital evidence management

Topics Covered

This course addresses the following subject matter:

• Core mobile forensic concepts and relevant terminology
• Mobile device hardware specifications, operating system fundamentals, and file system architecture
• Mobile data storage mechanisms, memory (NAND) technologies, and device communication protocols
• Mobile extraction methodologies and standard forensic workflows
• Data examination techniques for identifying probative evidence in extracted mobile device information
• Evidence handling protocols and adherence to forensic best practices

When This Course Is Appropriate

This training is beneficial for agencies and organizations that require foundational competency in mobile device forensics, evidence handling procedures, and investigative workflows prior to pursuing advanced tools, specialized techniques, or professional certification credentials. The course establishes baseline knowledge and promotes consistent understanding across teams newly engaged in mobile forensics work.

Recommended Experience

Prior experience in mobile forensics is not necessary. While familiarity with digital investigations or evidence handling concepts can be advantageous, it is not a prerequisite for course enrollment.

Upcoming Classes

Virtual: September 29-30 (GMT-5)

In-Person: October 19-20 in McLean, VA (GMT-4)

Virtual: December 3-4 (GMT-5)

Self-Paced: Available for flexible, on-demand learning with no geographic restrictions