(Ebook) Learning iOS Forensics by Mattia Epifani, Pasquale Stirparo ISBN 9781785882081, 1785882082

(Ebook) Learning iOS Forensics by Mattia Epifani, Pasquale Stirparo ISBN 9781785882081, 1785882082

A practical guide to analyzing iOS devices with the latest forensics tools and techniquesAbout This BookThis book is a comprehensive update to Learning iOS ForensicsThis practical book will not only cover the critical aspects of digital forensics, but also mobile forensicsWhether you’re a forensic analyst or an iOS developer, there’s something in this book for youThe authors, Mattia Epifani and Pasquale Stirparo, are respected members of the community, they go into extensive detail to cover critical topicsWho This Book Is ForThe book is for digital forensics analysts, incident response analysts, IT security experts, and malware analysts. It would be beneficial if you have basic knowledge of forensicsWhat You Will LearnIdentify an iOS device between various models (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and verify the iOS version installedCrack or bypass the protection passcode chosen by the userAcquire, at the most detailed level, the content of an iOS Device (physical, advanced logical, or logical)Recover information from a local backup and eventually crack the backup passwordDownload back-up information stored on iCloudAnalyze system, user, and third-party information from a device, a backup, or iCloudExamine malicious apps to identify data and credential theftsIn DetailMobile forensics is used within many different domains, but is chiefly employed in the field of information security. By understanding common attack vectors and vulnerability points, security professionals can develop measures and examine system architectures to harden security on iOS devices. This book is a complete manual on the identification, acquisition, and analysis of iOS devices, updated to iOS 8 and 9.You will learn by doing, with various case studies. The book covers different devices, operating system, and apps. There is a completely renewed section on third-party apps with a detailed analysis of the most interesting artifacts. By investigating compromised devices, you can work out the identity of the attacker, as well as what was taken, when, why, where, and how the attack was conducted. Also you will learn in detail about data security and application security that can assist forensics investigators and application developers. It will take hands-on approach to solve complex problems of digital forensics as well as mobile forensics.Style and approachThis book provides a step-by-step approach that will guide you through one topic at a time.This intuitive guide focuses on one key topic at a time. Building upon the acquired knowledge in each chapter, we will connect the fundamental theory and practical tips by illustrative visualizations and hands-on code examples.