BlackBag Announces New Live Instructor-Led Virtual Training Courses


BlackBag’s industry-leading courses, Basic Forensic Investigations, Windows Forensic Investigations, and Apple Forensic Investigations are now available as live, virtual courses.BlackBag Technologies, a Cellebrite company, announces new live, instructor-led virtual training to give examiners of all levels the opportunity to experience a comprehensive, in-depth curriculum.

We are proud to directly support those who reveal the truth in data in order to create a safer world. Ongoing training to enable examiners during this time of uncertainty is more important than ever because the mission never stops, it even increases in demand,” says BlackBag’s Director of Training, Matt McFadden.

Basic Forensic Investigations, Windows Forensic Investigations, and Apple Forensic Investigations, BlackBag’s three most requested courses, are the first to be available for live, virtual courses.

The first available dates and time zones for these virtual courses are:

Basic Forensic Investigations – April 6 – 7, Central Daylight Time


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Windows Forensic Investigations – April 14 – 17, Eastern Daylight Time

Apple Forensic Investigations – April 20 – 24, Central Daylight Time

Basic Forensic Investigations – May 6 – 7, Eastern Daylight Time

Mobilyze Tool Training is currently available on-demand as a self-paced online course for free.

BlackBag will be releasing more dates and time zones for live, virtual courses in the coming weeks. On-demand, self-paced training courses will be available soon as well.

“Understanding the leading-edge analysis techniques on current data structures is imperative to a proper digital forensic investigation and knowledge through training sharpens that edge. Our virtual training provides remote access to our constantly updated digital forensic courses,” explains McFadden.

Visit BlackBag’s training website to learn more about any of these courses and see more opportunities for in-person training this year.

About BlackBag Technologies:

BlackBag® Technologies, a Cellebrite company, offers innovative forensic acquisition and analysis tools for both Windows and macOS based computers, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices. Its forensic software is used by hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies around the world, as well as by leading corporations and consultants to investigate all types of digital evidence associated with both criminal, civil and internal investigations. BlackBag also develops and delivers expert forensics training and certification programs, designed for both novice and experienced forensic professionals. To learn more, visit www.blackbagtech.com or email sales@blackbagtech.com.

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