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Forensic Software Tools for Cell Phone Subscriber Identity Modules

Published

Author(s)

Wayne Jansen, Richard Ayers

Abstract

Cell phones and other handheld devices incorporating cell phone capabilities (e.g., smart phones) are ubiquitous. Besides placing calls, cell phones allow users to perform other tasks such as text messaging and phonebook entry management. When cell phones and cellular devices are involved in a crime or other incident, forensic specialists require tools that allow the proper retrieval and speedy examination of data present on the device. For devices conforming to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standards, certain data such as dialed numbers, text messages, and phonebook entries are maintained on a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). This paper gives a snapshot of the state of the art of forensic software tools for SIMs.
Proceedings Title
Digital Forensics, Securityand Law Conference | | |Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law
Conference Dates
April 20-21, 2006
Conference Title
Conference on Digital Forensics, Security, and Law

Keywords

Cell Phone, Forensic Tool, Subscriber Identity Module

Citation

Jansen, W. and Ayers, R. (2006), Forensic Software Tools for Cell Phone Subscriber Identity Modules, Digital Forensics, Securityand Law Conference | | |Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50831 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created April 2, 2006, Updated June 24, 2021