Ch 13: Computer & Mobile Device Forensics

1. Mobile Device Security Threats, Risks & Issues

The widespread use of mobile devices brings new security threats and risks. Learn about the importance of passwords and encryption to secure a mobile device and how to address a variety of risks, including theft and malware.

2. Cyber Threats: Definition & Types

A cyber threat is any unauthorized act of gaining access to a computer network to disrupt processes or obtain data. Understand the definition of cyber threats and discover types of cyber threats, such as trojans, worms, phishing, and unpatched software.

3. Data Breaches: Definition & Statistics

Data breaches target different types of information and can affect any company. Understand these unauthorized data accesses through a definition and find some examples, as well as information relating to statistics and the law.

4. Data Breaches: Protection & Prevention

Data breaches occur as large amounts of data are accessed inappropriately, typically highly sensitive or protected information. Identify methods of protecting data, and preventing data breaches to keep information secure.

5. Data Breach Response Plans

Data breach response plans are predetermined tactics companies create in response to an unplanned data breach. Walk through an overview of a data breach response plan starting before a breach, moving through it, and post-mortem.

6. Mobile Malware: Analysis & Detection

With mobile device often being someone's primary form of computer, it is important to avoid mobile malware. Learn to analyze and detect mobile malware through decreased measurable, slow performance, and sudden hikes in bill costs.

7. Cell Phone Spyware: Detection & Removal

Cell phone spyware refers to hidden programs that steal personal information. Learn about spyware on your phone and explore the detection and removal of it, including how to use the restore feature.

8. How to Detect Spyware on an iPhone

Spyware detection is a vital component to securing mobile devices, including iPhones. Understand how spyware works on the iPhone, the conditions that allow spyware, and the symptoms to watch out for.