University of Ghana, Ghana
Georgette is a cybersecurity professional and advocate for inclusive and responsible Internet governance. She currently works as a Network and Security Engineer at the University of Ghana IT Directorate.
She graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Information Technology from Ghana Technology University College. She earned her MSc in Cybersecurity and Big Data with Distinction from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
Her research and professional interests lie at the intersection of cybersecurity, Internet policy, data privacy, AI governance, and digital rights. She is a member of ISACA, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), and serves as a mentor for the CyberSafe Foundation’s CyberGirls Fellowship, helping to empower the next generation of women in cybersecurity.
BSc Information Technology
Fellow Report:
I had the privilege of attending the European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) in Meissen, Germany, from July 23 to August 2, 2025. This was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. This event took place in the ancient town of Meissen; the program brought together a vibrant mix of people from across the globe, each passionate about the intersection of policy, technology, and Internet governance.
This program, to me, was more than just an academic one. I attended this program to learn more about how multistakeholder governance, international norms, and technological cooperation affect the internet’s security and stability. I found a rich blend of learning, collaboration, and dialogue.
Key Learning Points:
During the event;
- I looked at the Six Waves of Internet Development and the growing fight between cyberwarfare and digital democracy.
- I heard about global problems with cybersecurity and cybercrime, such as the Budapest Convention, and best practices in the field, such as MANRS.
- I learned about the different kinds of governance and the history of CERTs. I also learned how CSIRTs work together and trust each other.
- We had a conversation about ethical AI governance frameworks from UNESCO, G7, GPAI, and OECD, along with ideas from the Africa AI Summit 2025.
- I learned how crucial networked governance and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) are for making debates about international policy more pleasant.
- I learned more about how to handle vital Internet resources, including RIRs, ICANN, and IETF.
Key takeaways:
- Technology decisions must include engineers, lawmakers, civic society, and ordinary users.
- Internet governance and cybersecurity are closely related; a security system can only work if it is well governed.
- Data protection, AI ethics, content regulation, and digital sovereignty are all complicated problems that need more than simply technical fixes. They also need context, cooperation, and thoughtfulness.
The EuroSSIG’s participatory approach fostered open discussion, finding solutions to problems, and cultural exchange through the thought-provoking multistakeholder practical preparatory process of the WSIS+20 exercise of the UN General Assembly. The professors were welcoming and happy to share what they knew, and the fellows came from varied backgrounds, which brought new perspectives to each session.
EuroSSIG was more than just an important event for me; it transformed my life. I returned home with a larger professional network, a deeper understanding of tech policy, and a renewed commitment to making Internet governance more safe, inclusive, and representative of the whole world.