MSAB Digital Forensics Glossary

Key Terms and Definitions

 

Welcome to Our Digital Forensics GlossaryA resource for clear, concise definitions of key terms used in digital forensic investigations. This glossary includes terminology used in the field of smartphone investigations, mobile data extraction, and the analysis of digital evidence from mobile devices.

As mobile phones become central to cybercrime and digital investigations, it’s essential to understand critical concepts such as IMEI, mobile data acquisition, app artifacts, and SIM card analysis. You’ll also find definitions of broader digital forensics terms like hash values, metadata, and chain of custody — all explained in a straightforward, accessible format. Whether you’re a mobile forensics specialist, law enforcement officer, cybersecurity professional, or student, this glossary offers up-to-date explanations to help you navigate the rapidly evolving field of mobile forensics.

X.509 Certificate

A digital certificate standard used for public key infrastructure (PKI), analyzed in forensics to verify identities, secure communications, or trace encrypted transactions.

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XAMN Pro

An advanced MSAB tool for expert mobile forensic investigators, providing premium access to locked or secure devices via exploits, unlimited unlocks, and physical extractions.

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XAMN Viewer

A free, simplified analysis tool by MSAB, allowing users to open, view, and report on mobile device data extracted with XRY, distributable to non-experts like court personnel.

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XEC Director

An MSAB management solution for overseeing mobile forensic operations, enabling centralized control, software updates, and performance monitoring across XRY and XAMN deployments.

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XML (Extensible Markup Language)

A flexible data format used in forensic tools and mobile apps, parsed to extract structured evidence like logs, configurations, or communication records.

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XRY

XRY is a flagship product offered by MSAB (Micro Systemation AB), designed specifically for digital forensics. This powerful software solution enables law enforcement agencies and other organizations to extract, analyze, and report data from mobile devices and various digital platforms securely and efficiently. With XRY, users can recover a wide array of data types, including […]

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XRY Express

A streamlined MSAB tool for frontline mobile forensics, designed for rapid logical extractions at crime scenes, prioritizing speed and ease of use for non-specialists.

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XRY Office

An MSAB software suite for lab-based mobile forensics, offering comprehensive logical and physical extraction capabilities for a wide range of devices with forensic integrity.

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XRY Pro

An advanced MSAB tool for expert mobile forensic investigators, providing premium access to locked or secure devices via exploits, unlimited unlocks, and physical extractions.

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