Module 1 - Vehicle Systems Forensics; Planning & Strategies

Vehicle Systems Forensics is often described as ‘Telematics’ however there is so much more to it than this one topic. In this module we scratch under the surface to introduce you to a variety of identified systems which are explained and defined to give a better understanding of their differences, their functionality and how they interface into the whole Vehicle Eco System. 

This introductory module looks at the whole Vehicle Eco System and outlines the various systems that can be considered for useful investigative data. This course will allow delegates to be able to define the various systems, identify what data types are available, where they may be obtained from and what tools and techniques, they may need to obtain the data.

The formulation of a VSF strategy will be explained, together with the reason of its importance in laying down the foundations of the whole process of this activity to create a robust evidential product for any investigation. Delegates will be sign-posted to resources, enabling them to formulate their own VSF strategies for use in their future examinations.

The course is held inside The Vehicle Network App and provides lifetime access including updates. Access is also triggered to the Essential & Community Plan, saving £24.99 per year on continuing education for first 12 months.

By the end of Module 1 you will be able to:

 ·  Define the main vehicle systems capable of storing data

·  Explain how those systems differ in purpose and architecture

·  Identify common data types available from modern vehicles

·  Recognise where data may be stored and how it may be accessed

·  Understand available tools and acquisition approaches

·  Formulate a structured VSF strategy

·  Appreciate evidential and integrity considerations

Triage Area included as complementary resource to help with planning. 

·  Introduction

·  Aims & Objectives

·  Vehicle Systems Forensics (VSF)

·  The Vehicle Eco System

·  Defining Vehicle Systems

·  Vehicle Apps

·  Data Types

·  Connected Car Data

·  Unique Identifiers

·  Tools & Techniques

·  Planning & Strategies

·  Evidential Considerations

·  Resources to Aide Strategies

·  Summary & Close

This foundation module is designed for professionals involved in vehicle-related investigations who want to move beyond isolated data sources and adopt a structured approach to VSF.

Suitable roles include:

·  Police officers and staff responsible for Digital Strategies (DMI’s)

·  Police - Serious Collision Investigators (SCIU’s and FCI’s)

·  Independent Forensic Collision Investigators

·  Insurance Investigators

·  Solicitors and barristers dealing with vehicle data in evidence

It is appropriate for those new to VSF and for experienced practitioners who want clearer structure, terminology and strategy in their work.

A smart device / PC with the Vehicle Network App

(Course material will be provided through this platform).

An interest in Vehicle Systems Forensics