Dr. R. Tombari Sibe is a Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic Expert. He is the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Lead Forensic Examiner of Digital Footprints Nig. Ltd. He has about 2 decades of experience in Information Technology Consulting. He is an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council and a Visiting Fellow of the University of South Wales. Dr. Sibe holds a PhD in Information Technology (Digital Forensics) and a Master of Science Degree in Digital Forensics, both from the University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky, USA. He also holds a master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option) from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering (second class upper) from the Rivers State University, Nigeria. He is a COREN registered Computer Engineer and a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Dr Sibe holds several top industry certifications. He has two certifications from the National White Collar Crime Centre, USA. He is a Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (3CE) and a Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE). He also holds other industry certifications such as Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Mobile Device Investigator (MDI), P2CO-P2C Certified Operator (Paraben), DSMO-DS Certified Mobile Operator (Paraben), Certified Cybersecurity Assurance Professional, and many others. He is a Member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), a member of the Computer Technology Investigators Network (CTIN), and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Determined to bridge the gap between the academia and the industry, Dr Sibe took on a lecturing role, where he volunteers to teach and mentor master's and Doctoral Students of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. He also lectures undergraduate students of Computer Engineering. His work experience has taken him through several organisations in sectors such as Information Technology, Finance, e-Government, Academia, Environment, Development, and consulted for several clients in the Public and Private sector. He has many years of Project Management experience and has led many successful multidisciplinary teams to deliver on critical projects. He has written and presented several papers