Free Micro-Learning Webinar: Backup2FS. Make, Decrypt & Normalize iOS Backups.
Decryption Workflow with Free Tools
Format: 45-minute live online session
Level: All levels
Instructor: James Eichbaum
Language: English
Price: Free
Mode: Live + Interactive Q&A
Includes:
- Live walkthrough of encrypted iOS backup creation
- Decryption workflow with free tools
- Step-by-step use of Backup2FS
- Hands-on file system normalization demo
- Instructor-led Q&A
Overview
This free 45-minute micro learning webinar walks you through the process of turning an encrypted iOS backup into a fully navigable file system using Backup2FS, a free tool developed by James Eichbaum.
You’ll learn how to decrypt the backup, extract app and system data, and analyze artifacts with greater clarity and speed — without relying solely on commercial tools.
Whether you’re new to mobile forensics or looking to improve your workflow, this session provides practical techniques you can apply immediately.
Topics Covered
- Creating an encrypted iOS backup
- Decrypting backups for forensic analysis
- Using Backup2FS to normalize directory structure
- Accessing app containers and key files
- Best practices for validating and reporting findings
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Create and decrypt an iOS backup suitable for forensic review
- Normalize iOS backup data into an intuitive file system structure
- Locate application data more quickly
- Explain the benefits of Backup2FS in mobile forensic workflows
Who Should Attend?
- Mobile forensic analysts
- Digital forensic examiners
- Students in digital forensics
- Incident response professionals
- Anyone exploring iOS backup analysis
Date and Time
Friday, September 5, 2025
Start time: 12:00 UTC (duration: 45 minutes)
Time Zones for the Live Webinar
| Region | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Sweden (CEST) | 14:00 (2:00 PM) |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 13:00 (1:00 PM) |
| New York (EDT) | 08:00 (8:00 AM) |
| India (IST) | 17:30 (5:30 PM) |
| Singapore (SGT) | 20:00 (8:00 PM) |
| Tokyo (JST) | 21:00 (9:00 PM) |
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Registration
Registration is now open.
This is a free, non-binding event. Attendees will receive follow-up material and a link to download Backup2FS.
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