Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) for Inseyets
This intermediate-level certification course is designed for digital forensic examiners and investigators seeking to develop proficiency in mobile device extraction using the Cellebrite Inseyets platform. The course provides comprehensive training in mobile forensics techniques across both Android and iOS devices.
Course Overview
Participants will gain hands-on experience in mobile device unlocking, decryption, and data extraction workflows. The curriculum covers logical, file system, and physical extraction methods, with emphasis on making informed pre-extraction decisions to maximize recovered data while maintaining evidence integrity. Instruction includes advanced strategies for handling locked devices in various states, including Before First Unlock (BFU) and After First Unlock (AFU) scenarios.
Key Topics Covered
- Mobile device unlocking and decryption techniques
- Logical, File System, and Physical extraction methodologies
- Pre-extraction decision-making protocols
- Advanced approaches for secured Android and iOS devices
- SIM and SD card data assessment
- UFDR report generation for investigative and legal proceedings
- Exigent circumstance handling
Course Details
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 days with 14 total instructional hours
Delivery Options: In-person, virtual, and self-paced formats available. In-person and virtual courses include required self-paced pre-work modules that must be completed before the start of instruction.
Available Languages: English, Spanish (Spain), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Japanese
Prerequisites and Recommendations
No formal prerequisites are required for enrollment. However, prior completion of Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Fundamentals (CMFF) is recommended to ensure foundational knowledge.
Tools and Technologies
Training utilizes Inseyets for advanced mobile extraction and decryption workflows, UFED for performing logical, file system, and physical extractions, and Physical Analyzer (PA) for data analysis, validation, and report generation.
Target Audience
This course is appropriate for digital forensic examiners with foundational mobile experience, investigators seeking to enhance hands-on extraction capabilities, and teams preparing for advanced mobile forensic certifications.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will demonstrate the ability to understand UFED technology applications, identify and evaluate mobile and cellular data artifacts, apply encryption models to extraction decisions, utilize Inseyets features to optimize workflows, select appropriate extraction methods based on case circumstances, manage devices in various operational states, evaluate advanced extraction approaches for locked devices, and create clear, legally defensible documentation of forensic findings.
Certification
Successful completion of this course leads to the Cellebrite Certified Operator for Inseyets (CCO Inseyets) credential. To earn the certification, participants must pass a knowledge assessment and complete a practical skills evaluation with a minimum score of 80%. The CCO certification requires ongoing recertification to maintain active status, completed through a self-paced, 4-hour recertification course that includes both knowledge and practical assessments, with successful completion renewing the credential for two years. This course serves as a prerequisite for the Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) certification pathway and may be taken individually or as part of the recommended bundled CCO and CCPA pathway.