Mobile Forensics
Mobile forensics is a branch of digital forensics focused on the recovery and analysis of data from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables. It involves extracting, preserving, and examining digital evidence for legal, investigative, or security purposes, often using specialized tools and techniques to bypass security features and access stored information. This field is critical in criminal investigations, corporate security incidents, and data recovery scenarios.
Developers should learn mobile forensics when working in cybersecurity, law enforcement, incident response, or digital forensics roles, as it enables them to investigate data breaches, recover lost information, or support legal cases involving mobile devices. It is particularly valuable for understanding mobile security vulnerabilities, data extraction methods, and evidence handling procedures in contexts like app security testing, malware analysis, or compliance audits.