Mobile Device Forensic Challenges

Question 1

What challenges currently exist in mobile device investigations?

Answer 1

• No single tool covers all devices
• Increased range of Operating Systems
• Different range of features on each device and model
• Encryption
• Memory capacity increasing
• Local & Online storage
• Remote Access
• Expensive to train and equip investigators

Question 2

How can the condition of a device be a challenge to investigators?

Answer 2

• Age, wear & tear
• Physical damage
• Liquid damage
• Electronic failure

Question 3

What legal challenges can hinder an investigation?

Answer 3

• GDPR
• Breach of Article 6 (Right to a fair trial) of the European Convention of Human rights
• Powers to access online data repositories