Mobile Device Examiner (MDE) (v.1)
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
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Mobile Device Examiner (MDE) (v.1)

Issued by United States Secret Service National Computer Forensics Institute

Investigators will gain experience with a wide array of mobile devices such as cell phones, GPS units, and tablets, forensics analysis tools, legal issues, and report generation for law enforcement. The course combines instructor-led discussions and practical exercises to teach methodologies and techniques used during investigations involving digital evidence of mobile devices with traditional investigative techniques.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • The methods of assessment include examinations, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
  • Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, case studies, laboratory, discussion, computer-based training, practical exercises, lectures, classroom exercise, work-based learning.

Endorsements

  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 3 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu.
  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    3 semester hours in Digital Forensics in the lower-division undergraduate category