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Cybersecurity Expert · Cameroon

Vianney Forewah

CEH-certified. OONI official partner for Cameroon. Internet censorship researcher, digital rights advocate, and security trainer who has operated across 9 countries and trained 1,500+ professionals.

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CEH Certified
OONI Partner · 2019
ICANN SSR2 Observer
9 Countries
6+
Years in cybersecurity
1,500+
Professionals trained
9
Countries operated in
Impact on Africa's internet
Core expertise
Where I operate
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Penetration Testing

Ethical hacking, vulnerability assessments, and security audits for enterprise networks, web apps, and critical infrastructure. CEH-certified with 6+ years of live engagements.

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Internet Censorship Research

Official OONI partner for Cameroon since 2019. Documenting ISP-level blocking, network interference, and shutdowns — contributing to the world's leading open censorship dataset.

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Digital Rights Advocacy

Board member, Digital Rights Advocacy Group. Member, Digital Rights Coalition Cameroon. Advocating for open internet, freedom of expression, and data protection policy.

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Security Consulting

Protecting civil society organizations, journalists, and media houses from targeted digital threats. Threat modeling, security audits, and incident response frameworks.

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Cybersecurity Training

Delivered training for 1,500+ youth across Cameroon. Lecturer in Cybersecurity & Cyber Criminology at HIPS. Bootcamps, hands-on labs, and structured mentorship programmes.

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Internet Governance

ICANN SSR2 Observer. IGF Youth Ambassador. AFRINIC IPv6 specialist. Active participant shaping Africa's internet policy and governance architecture at the highest levels.

Works & projects
What I've built
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OONI Cameroon Censorship Measurements
Coordinating nationwide internet censorship data collection since 2019 — OONI's official country partner
Live
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Internet Advocacy Coalition Cameroon
Coordinator uniting CSOs, tech actors, and rights groups for open internet access and digital inclusion
Active
03
1,500+ Youth Cybersecurity Training
Structured workshops and bootcamps equipping young people across Cameroon with digital safety skills
Ongoing
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CyberSmart Webinar Series — DefyHateNow
Expert facilitator delivering online privacy and security tools to communities across Cameroon
Live
05
Digital Safety Audit Tool (CSO)
React-based AI-powered digital safety audit tool for civil society organizations with PDF export
Active
06
Secure by Design Project
Grant initiative for national cybersecurity improvements — ISOC Foundation, ANTIC, KAMLEWA Tech
Grant
07
COMPSUDEV — Executive Director
Empowering underserved communities through ICT, digital rights, and sustainable livelihood programs
Active
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The Master Cybersecurity Toolkit
Comprehensive beginner-to-expert cybersecurity book — 6 parts, 4-phase methodology, Africa-focused
In progress
Credentials & awards
Verified proof
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CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker
EC-Council International
Active
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OONI Official Partner
Cameroon Country Partner · Since 2019
Active
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ICANN SSR2 Observer
Security, Stability & Resiliency Review 2
Active
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YALI Fellow — MasterCard Foundation
Young African Leaders Initiative · Ghana RLC
Alumni
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Kofi Annan Centre Graduate
Migration Management & Border Security · Accra
Alumni
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AFRINIC IPv6 Specialist
African Network Information Centre
Certified
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100 Digital Leaders Under 30
African Dream Leadership Network · 2018
Award
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Cameroon Heroes Award
Young Impact Leader Recognition
Award
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Internews Digital Security
Certified — Digital Rights & Digital Security
Certified
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IGF Youth Ambassador
Internet Governance Forum · Cameroon
Active
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Bamenda Alive City Award
Sustainable Development + DigiCit Award
Award
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TDVC 2nd Place — Global Co-Lab
Global Mentor · Community Impact Programs · 2024
2024
Connect
Let's
connect

Open to consulting engagements, speaking invitations, training partnerships, and digital rights collaborations across Africa and globally.