Digital Forensic Analysis of SIM Cards

摘要

Smart cards are fundamental technology in modern life. It is embedded in numerous devices such as GPS devices, ATM cards, Mobile SIM cards and many others. Mobile devices became the evolution of technology. It becomes smaller, faster and supports large storage capabilities. Digitalforensics of mobile devices that maybe found in crime scene is becoming inevitable. The purpose of this research is to address the SIM cards digital forensics analysis. It presents sound forensic methodology and process of SIM cards forensic examination. In particular, the main aim of the research is to answer the following research questions: (1) what forensic evidence could be extracted from a SIM card and (2) what are limitations that may hinder a forensic analysis?