Topic: Between the Lines: Advanced Techniques for iOS Mobile Device Message Syncing, Recovery, and Gap Analysis

In litigation it is common to conduct an extraction of mobile messaging data for discovery purposes. Often, forensic analysis is needed to answer questions related to synced data, data that appears to be deleted, and data recovery. This presentation will be a deep dive into current iOS message syncing and backup solutions, data recovery options, and conducting database gap analysis to determine patterns of deletion within a given time frame.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the Apple ecosystem to help them develop more comprehensive strategies for dealing with iOS native messaging discovery obligations.

Speaker: Joe Pochron, Managing Director, Digital Investigations & Cyber Defense, Nardello & Co.

Joe Pochron is a Managing Director in the Digital Investigations & Cyber Defense practice at Nardello & Co. He was previously the digital forensic and insider threat lead for the Forensic & Integrity Service Practice at a Big 4 accounting firm where Joe served as a technology consultant to Fortune 100 companies. Joe has consulted and provided subject matter expertise on the intersection of generative AI and Legal, and is a frequent speaker on the topic.

Prior, Joe managed a global digital forensic team at a leading litigation support provider. Additionally Joe was the Commanding Officer of a government digital forensic laboratory and cybercrime task force leader. Joe's expertise includes insider threats, and helping clients on complex cyber investigations and cyber incidents response needs. Joe has over 20 years of combined experience in digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, eDiscovery, and cyber incident response. Joe has investigated or managed thousands of cases involving the collection and analysis of computer, mobile device, network, and cloud-based data. Joe has testified numerous times in local, state, and federal legal matters as a digital forensic expert. Additionally, he frequently provides expert affidavits, or expert forensic reports for clients in support of digital forensic analysis or cyber investigative needs.

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by August 18, 2025.

Sponsored by: Technology Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stefanie Lee at Stefanie.L.MPA@gmail.com.