IACIS Mobile Device Examiner Core Competencies

This document is a guide detailing the core competencies for the IACIS Mobile Device Examiner (MDE) and IACIS Certified Mobile Device Examiner (ICMDE) programs. It outlines a binding set of competencies that are essential for the training and certification of mobile device examiners. The competencies are categorized into six areas: Evidence Handling and Identification, Mobile Device Technology, Examination Methodologies, Database Architecture, Examination of iOS Devices, and Examination of Android Devices. Each competency area includes specific knowledge and skills required, such as understanding mobile device security, best practices for evidence handling, and methodologies for examining mobile devices. The document serves as a framework to ensure that the skills taught in training align with those evaluated in the certification process, thereby maintaining a standard for mobile device forensic examinations.