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Topics James Covers
Data Recovery. Modern methods for retrieving data from complex digital sources.
Mobile Forensics. Practical insights into extracting and analyzing mobile data.
Digital Evidence. How to properly collect, preserve, and interpret digital artifacts.
Cybersecurity. Trends, threats, and practical defense strategies.
Why Invite James?
Hands-on Expertise. Blends real-world forensics with clear, practical takeaways.
Engaging Delivery. Breaks down complex topics with clarity and energy.
Tailored Content. Presentations matched to your audience and objectives.
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James Eichbaum is one of the most trusted and experienced digital forensics trainers in the field, with decades of experience in both training and active investigation.
A global background in Training and Investigation
As a former investigator, Global Trainer Manager, and technical instructor for some of the world’s leading digital forensic companies, James has delivered training across multiple continents and helped shape how organizations and governments handle forensic investigations.
The vision behind Elusive Data
After training thousands of investigators and maintaining a constant dialogue with participants, the idea for Elusive Data began to take shape. James committed to building a learning experience grounded in practice. One built around real case data, interactive labs, and the belief that real understanding comes from doing. He also knew training had to be more accessible. Investigators need fast access to the knowledge required to act quickly, make sense of complex data, and solve cases without delay.
Founded in 2024
This belief led him to found Elusive Data in early 2024. His goal: to make digital forensics training more hands-on, immersive, and relevant to the real challenges professionals face every day.
Industry recognition and impact
James’s work has earned recognition across the industry, including awards like the High Tech Crime Investigation Association’s Case of the Year, where his forensic findings led to a landmark conviction, later covered by Forensic Focus.
Today, Elusive Data helps forensic professionals worldwide learn faster through immersive, practical training. Courses include interactive labs, CTF challenges, and real-world exercises, all built around real case data. Training is available in multiple formats: on-demand, live online, and on-site.
Micro-learning when time is short, and for greater flexibility
For those moments when time is limited or the next on-site class is too far away, Elusive Data also delivers focused micro-learning modules. Short, targeted sessions that help professionals build specific skills fast. These are currently delivered live online, often tailored to organizational needs. Many of these modules will soon be available on-demand for even greater flexibility.
“You don’t always have weeks to spare, but you still need to know what to do, and be ready to explain it. That’s the gap we’re here to close.”
— James Eichbaum, Founder
James and the team continue to support active investigations through expert consulting and forensic services. For a field that never stands still.
When you’re working a case, there’s no room for guesswork.
You need to understand how apps store data, how to find what tools miss, and how to explain your findings in ways that stand up, in court, in internal review, or under cross-examination.
That’s exactly what our training is built for.
At Elusive Data, we deliver forensic education that reflects real investigations. You’ll work with real case data, explore unsupported apps and raw mobile files, and practice writing reports that hold up under scrutiny.
Our courses are created by professionals with deep law enforcement and investigation experience, shaped by the feedback of thousands of learners. Everything is designed to help you move faster, dig deeper, and deliver findings you can stand behind.
We train police investigators, forensic analysts, corporate consultants, and those preparing for their first role, all with the same goal: To build real skills that hold up when there’s no margin for error.
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Our mission is to provide dynamic, experience-driven training that prepares law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and private companies to confidently tackle digital forensic cases. With tailored courses designed for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, we deliver immersive, scenario-based learning that equips students with the tools and techniques they can immediately apply in their work.
We believe that true learning happens when students are fully engaged, which is why our courses emphasize practical, hands-on labs, the use of cutting-edge tools, and the latest technological innovations. Whether it’s in the classroom, live online, or on-demand, our students receive an unparalleled educational experience that leaves a lasting impact.
At Elusive Data, our vision is to be recognized as the global leader in digital forensics and cyber training, setting the standard for how training is delivered across the industry. We aim to revolutionize the learning environment by incorporating the latest technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), creating immersive, real-world scenarios that push the boundaries of what’s possible in forensic education.
We strive to innovate continuously, ensuring that our students and clients are always learning with the most up-to-date techniques and tools. Ultimately, we aim to arm forensic professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to make the world a safer place by addressing emerging threats and delivering justice more effectively.
Thank you for a great course! I finally get how to work with unsupported apps. That clicked during this course. I’ve done a few trainings before, but this one stood out because it was actually useful right away. The instructor explained how app data is stored in a way that made sense, and I really appreciated all the real examples. I’ve already used a few techniques in a current case.