Ndum Vianney Forewah is a Cameroonian cybersecurity expert, digital rights activist, and ICT-for-development leader dedicated to empowering underserved communities through technology and open internet access. As Executive Director of Community Participation in Sustainable Development (COMPSUDEV Cameroon) since 2017, he leads initiatives that provide digital training, sustainable programs, and advocacy for unrestricted online access, particularly for youth in rural and urban areas. He is also Founder and CEO of NEXGEN Group (since 2021), Telecommunications Controller at MINPOSTEL (since 2022), and Cybersecurity Lecturer at the Higher Institute of Professional Studies (HIPS), Buea, previously NJOH Polytechnic (since 2020), where he conducts cybersecurity audits, training sessions, and academic instruction in security systems and telecom control.

Vianney has built a strong international profile in internet governance and digital rights. He has delivered 56+ trainings reaching 1,500+ young people, journalists and activists. He is the official partner of the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) for Cameroon since 2019, coordinating nationwide censorship measurements and proactively monitoring internet accessibility, including the 2025 presidential election. He contributes to #defyhatenow Cameroon, delivering webinars such as the April 2024 “Ultimate Guide to Online Privacy” session and co-facilitating the Build Peace 2024 workshop on inclusive community technologies (BrailleRAP) alongside international collaborators. His involvement extends to ICANN as an SSR2 Observer and 2024 Board Seat 9 candidate (AFRINIC region), IGF Youth Ambassador (2019), YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellow, and speaker at Internet Society (ISOC) events, including the May 2023 Online Safety SIG webinar on mobile device protection.

Recognized for his impact, Vianney has received the Bamenda Alive City Award for sustainable development, the Cameroon Heroes Award as a young leader, the Digicit Award for ICT contributions, and was named one of the 100 Digital Impact Leaders Under 30 in 2018 by the African Dream Leadership Network. Holding a degree in Security Systems and Telecom Control from the National Advanced School of Posts and Telecommunications Cameroon, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, and certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker, he continues to mentor youth, advocate against internet shutdowns during elections, and promote digital inclusion across Africa through research, public speaking, and community-driven projects.