CEN/WS FORMOBILE - Requirements and Guidelines for a complete end-to-end mobile forensic investigation chain

CEN/WS FORMOBILE is a Technical Committee within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Requirements and Guidelines for a complete end-to-end mobile forensic investigation chain" and is responsible for: This Workshop Agreement focuses on the processes, specific for mobile forensics and including the following topics: 1. Device seizure 2. Data preservation 3. Data acquisition 4. Data examination and analysis 5. Documentation of all investigation steps 6. Reporting 7. Evaluation and sharing of information with other LEAs In addition to the process-related issues, the document covers requirements for new curriculum for training of LEA officers, security practitioners and criminal prosecution experts to ensure that the evidence from mobile devices is court-approved across national borders. It is recognized that national laws and good practices applied at LEAs vary not only between different European countries but also within these countries. This Workshop Agreement offers a collection of building blocks covering different aspects of mobile forensics allowing for adjustments based on national laws and regulations as well as internal rules and codes of conduct. It allows LEAs from different countries accommodate their available technical solutions, at the same time offering a standardized collection of procedures and requirements. This committee has published 1 standards.

CEN/WS FORMOBILE develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: This Workshop Agreement focuses on the processes, specific for mobile forensics and including the following topics: 1. Device seizure 2. Data preservation 3. Data acquisition 4. Data examination and analysis 5. Documentation of all investigation steps 6. Reporting 7. Evaluation and sharing of information with other LEAs In addition to the process-related issues, the document covers requirements for new curriculum for training of LEA officers, security practitioners and criminal prosecution experts to ensure that the evidence from mobile devices is court-approved across national borders. It is recognized that national laws and good practices applied at LEAs vary not only between different European countries but also within these countries. This Workshop Agreement offers a collection of building blocks covering different aspects of mobile forensics allowing for adjustments based on national laws and regulations as well as internal rules and codes of conduct. It allows LEAs from different countries accommodate their available technical solutions, at the same time offering a standardized collection of procedures and requirements. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this technical committee.

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