Mobile Network in Mobile Network Forensics

Mobile Network Technology
in mobile network forensics

Name : Vishal Babu
Roll no: 2022PMN4216
Introduction
Mobile network forensics is a cross-discipline of digital
forensics and mobile networks. Digital forensics is the
application of scientific methods to investigate evidence from
digital sources about security incidents or criminal activities.
Mobile networks are a rich source of digital evidence and as
such can help reconstruct any criminal activities facilitated by
or targeted towards the network infrastructure. Formally,
mobile network forensics refer to the scientific methods for
identification, collection, acquisition, and preservation of
digital evidence from mobile network infrastructures for
further analysis, interpretation, and presentation in
investigating security incidents and criminal activities. Mobile
network forensics can also be denoted as cellular network
forensics, referring to the cellular organization of the radio
network subsystems.

mobile networks, including:
Mobile network forensics involves examining various aspects of
1.Call details
2. Network Signaling Analysis
3. Subscriber Information
4. Cell Site Analysis
5. Handset Forensics
6. SIM Card Forensics
7. Mobile Malware Analysis
8.Radio frequency analysis
9. Network Packet Analysis
10. Geo-location Analysis
11. Forensic Tools
12.Recovery deleted Data
13. Cyber security and incident response
14. Legal and regulatory compliance
15. Expert testimony
16. Challenges

Call details:
CDRs contain information about calls, text

messages, and data usage, including timestamps,
phone numbers, and cell tower information.
Analyzing CDRs can help reconstruct the
communication history of a mobile device
Network signaling Analysis
This involves monitoring and analyzing the
signaling traffic between mobile devices and
cellular networks. It can reveal information about
the device's location, connection history, and the
services it accesses.
Subscriber information
Mobile network forensics experts may access
subscriber data to identify the owner of a mobile
device, their account details, and associated
billing information.

Cell site Analysis
Analyzing data from cell towers and their
configurations can help determine the
approximate location of a mobile device at a
specific time, which can be crucial in criminal
investigations.

Handset forensic
Examining the physical or logical data stored on a
mobile device, such as call logs, text messages,
photos, and application data, can provide valuable
evidence.

SIM Card Forensics: Analyzing SIm cards can
reveal information about the SIM card's history,
contacts, and potentially stored messages.
Mobile Malware Analysis: Investigating mobile
malware and its behavior on a device is essential
for understanding the extent of a security breach or
the potential compromise of a mobile device.

Radio Frequency Analysis: This involves analyzing
radio frequency signals and their characteristics to
identify potential interference, signal strength, and
anomalies.
Geolocation Analysis: Utilizing GPS and network-
based geolocation data, investigators can track
the movements of a mobile device and establish
timelines for specific activities.

Network Packet Analysis: Capturing and analyzing
network packets can help uncover data transmitted
over the mobile network, including internet usage,
app communications, and potential security threats.
Forensic Tools: Mobile network forensics experts
use specialized tools and software to extract and
analyze data from mobile devices and network
traffic.

Mobile network forensics plays a crucial role in
criminal investigations, cyber security incidents,
and legal proceedings. It requires expertise in both
mobile technology and digital forensics
techniques to effectively gather, analyze, and
present evidence in a court of law or for cyber
security incident response.

Recovering deleted data
Mobile network forensics can help recover deleted
data from mobile devices, such as text messages,
call logs, and files, which may be relevant to an
investigation.

Cyber security and incident response
Mobile network forensics can assist in identifying
security breaches, vulnerabilities, and attack
vectors, helping organizations respond to and
mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

Legal and regulatory compliance
Mobile network forensic findings may be used as
evidence in legal proceedings. Investigators must
ensure that their methods and procedures comply
with legal and regulatory requirements
Expert testimony
Forensic experts may be called upon to provide
expert testimony in court, explaining their findings
and methodologies to judges and juries.

Challenges
Mobile network forensics can be challenging due
to the variety of mobile devices and operating
systems, encryption methods, and the constantly
evolving nature of mobile networks and
technology
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CDRs contain information about calls, text

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