Dr. Farah N. Siddiqi

Farah Siddiqi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cyber Security at International University Canada, where she teaches and mentors students across the School of Engineering & Technology. Her academic work focuses on digital forensics, examining how investigators collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence following security incidents, data breaches, and cybercrime events.

Throughout her academic career, Farah Siddiqi has developed a teaching approach that emphasizes the rigorous, legally defensible procedures required in digital forensic investigations, helping students understand that evidence handling must follow strict protocols to maintain its integrity and admissibility. She encourages students to approach forensic work with the same procedural discipline expected in traditional criminal investigations.

In her courses, Farah Siddiqi draws on digital forensics case studies, evidence collection frameworks, and current research in cybercrime investigation to help students build practical investigative skills. Students explore topics such as digital evidence collection and preservation, forensic analysis of compromised systems, chain of custody documentation, and the legal considerations involved in digital forensic investigations.

As an Associate Professor within the Department of Cyber Security, Farah Siddiqi also contributes to curriculum planning that reflects current forensic investigation tools and legal standards for digital evidence. She works closely with colleagues across the School of Engineering & Technology to ensure that coursework prepares students for real-world forensic investigation roles.

Farah Siddiqi places particular emphasis on helping students understand the intersection between technical forensic skills and legal requirements, recognizing that forensic findings often need to withstand scrutiny in legal proceedings. She designs coursework that combines technical analysis training with attention to proper documentation and procedural compliance.

Recognizing that many of her students are working professionals studying online, Farah Siddiqi structures her courses with accessible case studies, clear forensic frameworks, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. Her approach to online teaching emphasizes building practical investigative skills that students can apply within digital forensics and incident response roles.

Students who study under Farah Siddiqi often highlight her ability to make digital forensics feel both technically rigorous and procedurally clear. Her long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the technical and procedural skills needed to support careers in digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, and incident response.