Ohio Chapter: Assessing the accuracy of iPhone GPS data (Noon ET / 16:00 UTC) [Virtual]

Description

Event Title:
Inside the Confidence Factor: Assessing the accuracy of iPhone GPS data

Presenter name:
Jeff Rutherford, Technical Marketing and Forensics Expert, Magnet Forensics

Presenter Bio:
Jeff Rutherford was a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation with experience in Organized Crime, Crimes Against Children, Counter Terrorism and Cyber related investigations. Jeff achieved specialized certification as a Technically Trained Agent, FBI Certified Digital Forensic Examiner and holds certifications from IACIS (CFCE) and SANS (GCFA).

Presentation Description:
This peer-reviewed study examines the reliability of Apple's geolocation confidence factor in digital forensic data extracted from iPhones. By comparing extracted GPS points to a known reference location, the study evaluates the accuracy of Apple's "horizontal Accuracy" metric. Through this analysis, an accuracy factor is established, quantifying the precision of the geolocation data and providing critical insights into the effectiveness and reliability of Apple's location services in forensic investigations.