Ali Hadi

Ali Hadi is a highly accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with over 14 years of professional experience in Information Technology. He currently serves as the Director of Research at the Leahy Center for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, and as the Digital Forensics Program Director at Champlain College, USA. In his role at the Leahy Center, Ali focuses his research on Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Adversary Simulation. Additionally, he is a full-time professor and researcher at Champlain College’s Computer and Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Departments. Ali is also a Co-Founder and the Chief Technology Officer of Cyber 5W. He holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Information Systems, alongside a BSc in Computer Science. Throughout his career, Ali has earned over 20 professional certifications. His expertise spans digital forensics, incident response, adversary simulation, offensive security, and malware analysis. As a sought-after consultant in cybersecurity, Ali offers his knowledge to various organizations, including government and private firms. He is an established author, speaker, and freelance instructor, providing technical training across multiple sectors. Ali’s commitment to the digital forensics community is unwavering, as he continues to promote forensics education and research.