Practical Mobile Forensics, Fifth Edition
Practical Mobile Forensics is a fifth-edition guide to investigating modern iOS and Android devices. Its described coverage spans acquisition, artifact analysis, backups, recovery, forensic tools, and mobile security constraints, making it relevant to practitioners who want structured workflows across both platforms.
At a glance
- Describes acquisition and analysis workflows for iOS and Android devices, backups, and cloud ecosystems.
- Covers messages, call logs, application data, system databases, SQLite databases, and WAL files.
- Includes discussion of encryption, sandboxing, data protection, and limitations of modern mobile forensics.
- The described material includes open-source and commercial tools, automation, application analysis, and reverse-engineering concepts.
Reference price: $59.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The two-platform scope can help readers compare investigation workflows for iOS and Android in one guide.
- Coverage extends beyond device extraction to backup analysis, artifact interpretation, recovery, and reporting workflows.
- The listing says prior forensic experience is not mandatory, while recommending foundational digital-forensics and operating-system familiarity.
Cons
- The subject is technical and the listing recommends foundational digital-forensics and operating-system knowledge, so it may be demanding for readers without those basics.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Packt Publishing |
|---|---|
| Edition | 5th |
| Publication date | August 31, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 294 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1806107773 |
| ISBN-10 | 1806107775 |
| Weight listed | 1.57 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.95 x 9.25 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listed publication date is August 31, 2026. Confirm the release timing and available edition before ordering, particularly if you need the book by a specific date. The listing describes coverage of contemporary and latest platform versions but does not identify their exact version numbers.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Digital forensic practitioners and investigators building mobile-forensics skills.
- Security professionals, incident responders, and researchers studying mobile artifacts and application data.
- Readers with basic operating-system familiarity who want structured iOS and Android investigation workflows.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a nontechnical introduction to smartphone use or privacy.
- Buyers who need a guide tied to specifically named iOS or Android release numbers, which are not specified in the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Practical Mobile Forensics cover?
The listing describes device and backup acquisition, artifact analysis, data recovery, mobile security architectures, forensic tools, and investigation workflows for iOS and Android.
Does the book cover both iOS and Android?
Yes. The listing describes coverage of both platforms, including their architecture, acquisition, and analysis. It does not specify exact operating-system release numbers.
Who is this book aimed at?
It is aimed at digital-forensics practitioners, investigators, security professionals, incident responders, and researchers. The listing recommends basic digital-forensics and operating-system familiarity, though it says prior forensic experience is not mandatory.
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