Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) for Inseyets
This intermediate-level mobile forensics certification program is designed to equip digital forensic examiners with the skills needed to perform professional mobile device extractions and analysis using the Inseyets platform. The course spans two days and provides 14 total instructional hours of hands-on training.
Course Overview
Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of mobile device unlocking, decryption, and data extraction methodologies. The curriculum covers logical, file system, and physical extraction techniques, as well as pre-extraction decision-making strategies that maximize data recovery while protecting evidence integrity. Attendees will learn to work effectively with devices in various states, including Before First Unlock (BFU) and After First Unlock (AFU) scenarios, and develop advanced strategies for handling locked Android and iOS devices.
What You'll Learn
- Mobile device unlocking, decryption, and extraction using UFED technology
- Pre-extraction decision-making to optimize data collection and evidence protection
- Logical, File System, and Physical extraction methodologies
- Management of devices in BFU and AFU states
- Advanced techniques for locked Android and iOS devices
- UFDR report generation to support investigations and courtroom presentation
- Evaluation of mobile and cellular data artifacts
- Application of encryption models to guide extraction decisions
- Inseyets workflow optimization techniques
- Assessment of SIM and SD card data value
- Evaluation of advanced extraction methods for locked devices
- Creation of clear, defensible forensic reporting
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for digital forensic examiners with foundational mobile forensics experience, investigators seeking to enhance their hands-on extraction capabilities, and teams preparing to pursue advanced mobile forensic certifications.
Course Details
Level: Intermediate
Duration: Two-day course with 14 instructional hours
Available Languages: English, Spanish (Spain), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Japanese
Delivery Options: In-Person, Virtual, and Self-Paced formats. In-person and virtual courses include required self-paced pre-work modules that must be completed before attending class.
Prerequisites and Preparation
No formal prerequisites are required to enroll; however, completion of Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Fundamentals (CMFF) is recommended as preparation. Pre-work assignments must be completed prior to class and are included in the final examination.
Primary Tools Used
- Inseyets: Advanced mobile extraction and decryption workflows
- UFED: Logical, file system, and physical extraction capabilities
- Physical Analyzer (PA): Data analysis, validation, and comprehensive reporting
Certification Information
Upon successful completion, participants earn the Cellebrite Certified Operator for Inseyets (CCO Inseyets) certification. To earn this credential, attendees must pass a knowledge test and complete a practical skills assessment, with a minimum passing score of 80%.
CCO certification requires ongoing recertification to maintain active status. Recertification is completed through a self-paced, half-day (4-hour) format that includes a knowledge test and practical skills assessment. Successful recertification renewal extends certification validity for two additional years.
Certification Pathways
This course serves as a prerequisite for the Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) certification pathway. While CCO and CCPA (Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst) certifications may be pursued individually in limited circumstances, the combined bundled learning path is strongly recommended for optimal skill development.