New training helps delegates access Bitlocker-protected data

laptop displaying Bitlocker recovery screen and prompting the user to enter the recovery key

Earlier this year we “pressed pause” on delivering our Acquiring Challenging Computer Devices (ACCD) training course so that we could enhance its relevance and impact for our customers.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new course, Acquiring Challenging & Encrypted Devices (ACED), which will run at our training facilities here at Wyboston Lakes on the following dates:

  • 3 – 7 November 2025
  • 2 – 6 March 2026

Additional dates for 2026 will be announced in Autumn 2025.

Here’s why we believe this course will deliver real impact for Digital Forensic Units:

  • Delegates will gain hands-on experience with laptops and PCs where storage cannot be removed and where mechanisms like Secure Boot present additional challenges. This includes Windows laptops, Surface devices, Macs and Chromebooks.
  • We will teach delegates how to recover Volume Master Keys from BitLocker-encrypted exhibits, enabling access to user data.
  • Delegates will gain practical experience in capturing hashes of Windows account passwords and cracking them to achieve live access to the accounts.
  • As you would expect, we’ll be guiding students in imaging devices to external storage. Additionally, we will teach best practices for screen recording live examinations when imaging is not technically feasible. So, students leave the course with experience in “Plan B” and “Plan C” techniques for situations when Plan A either isn’t possible, or the device in question just doesn’t want to play ball!

For more information about the course, including pricing and prerequisites, please visit the course page.