JUSTIFICATION AND OVERVIEW:
The Tactical Media Exploitation courses delve into the intricate world of digital forensics, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in analysing mobile and computing devices across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. In an era where information rivals currency in value, this course stands at the forefront of intelligence gathering.
As the digital ecosystem evolves, so do methods of exploitation. Participants embark on an exploratory journey through the latest advancements, engaging with real-time scenarios that mirror today’s complex digital environments. From extracting sensitive data across personal and professional networks to decoding user patterns, the course imparts essential analytical techniques.
Structured to guide learners through all aspects of digital forensics, it teaches them to uncover network vulnerabilities, interpret behavioural data, and access communications such as directories, messages, and emails. With cloud storage now ubiquitous, the course covers infiltration of services like iCloud and Google Cloud. Hands-on training includes reverse engineering, stealth application use, and avoiding detection. The course also integrates drone forensics, addressing challenges of data extraction from unmanned aerial devices increasingly used in civilian and security contexts.
This course aligns with the Targeted Equipment Interference Programme, enriching capabilities in infosec, internet ops, network reconnaissance, and Wi-Fi exploitation. Through rigorous academic content, practical exercises, and real-world cases, graduates gain a powerful skillset to meet the evolving demands at the intersection of technology, security, and investigation.
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
This course educates students on how to conduct TMEO operations for first-line analysis, giving them the tools needed to conduct exploit, and gather data.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Students are not required to have any specific experience before participating in this course. A strong technical aptitude and the completion of other courses CCA series are strongly recommended or equivalent training, will lay a robust groundwork for this course.
INDICATIVE COURSE CONTENT:
The Tactical Media Exploitation course aims to:
• Equip participants with foundational and advanced digital forensics skills across mobile and computing platforms.
• Develop critical capabilities in data extraction, analysis, and interpretation from contemporary devices.
• Enable practical application of network vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques.
• Train learners in stealthy access and long-term device engagement methods.
• Introduce and apply drone forensics within modern digital intelligence frameworks.
• Strengthen understanding of cloud data structures and how to access, analyse, and secure them.
• Enhance participants’ operational awareness in integrating forensic skills into wider intelligence and security strategies.
• Prepare learners to support Targeted Equipment Interference and other operational deployments with technical proficiency.
Indicative Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in iOS, Android, and Windows-based devices, drones and media (course dependent)
• Extract and analyse user data, communication records, and app metadata from personal and enterprise devices.
• Implement reverse engineering techniques to investigate and modify app behaviours or security protocols.
• Utilise discreet methods and tools to gain access to and maintain persistence on target devices without detection.
• Perform forensic analysis on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), recovering telemetry, media, and control data.
• Access and interpret cloud-based content, including iCloud and Google Drive data structures and logs.
• Integrate technical findings into operational intelligence products, aligning digital forensics with mission objectives.
• Apply ethical and legal frameworks relevant to digital exploitation in secure and compliant ways.