Dr Ngwesse Felix, making Cameroon and Africa proud in ground breaking cyber security research
A ground breaking doctoral study by Dr. Felix Ngwese, awarded on August 26, 2025, by Walden University’s School of Information Systems and Technology, is gaining significant international attention for its contribution to strengthening cyber security awareness in organizations.
The dissertation, titled “Strategies to Implement Employee Cyber security Awareness Programs,” has recorded 1,713 downloads across 69 countries since its publication in November 2025.
The global outreach and response to this Cameroon focused study underscores its wide applicability.
Although the United States leads with 1,128 downloads, readership spans across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, including South Africa (22), Nigeria (12), Ghana (4), Kenya (6), Zimbabwe (3), and Cameroon (2).
The international engagement reflects the growing recognition of African-led cyber security research and its relevance to global digital safety efforts.
As digital transformation accelerates in Cameroon and around the world, cyber security threats continue to rise.
Dr. Ngwese’s research addresses this critical challenge, revealing the significant risks organizations face when employees lack proper cyber security awareness.
These vulnerabilities often result in financial loss, operational disruption, and compromised data security.
Grounded in routine activity theory, the qualitative study examined strategies employed by IT security managers in Cameroon to enhance employee cyber security awareness. Through semi-structured interviews and document reviews involving six IT security managers, three major strategies were identified:
- Cultivating a cyber security culture and mindset within organizations.
- Providing continuous end user and employee training to reinforce secure digital practices.
- Developing and implementing clear cyber security policies and procedures.
The study highlights the importance of ensuring that employees at all levels share responsibility for cyber security.
A key recommendation urges IT leaders to remain informed about emerging threats and continually update awareness strategies to safeguard organizational systems.
Beyond strengthening organizational defenses, the findings have meaningful implications for positive social change.
By fostering cyber resilient cultures, organizations can reduce data breaches, protect economic stability, and enhance trust within communities.
Dr. Ngwese’s research provides a timely and actionable blueprint for institutions in Cameroon and beyond as they work to improve cyber security readiness in both the public and private sectors.
The full dissertation is publicly available on Walden University’s Scholar Works platform
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18345