Ms Phetsia Gwendoline Masemola

Gwendoline Phetsia Masemola is an experienced cybersecurity specialist with a strong focus on DNS abuse detection, incident response, and ICT governance. She has over 7 years of experience working with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and the private sector to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and promote responsible internet governance across Southern Africa. Her work primarily revolves around developing frameworks for real-time DNS abuse detection, advising on national cybersecurity strategies, and conducting research on cybercrime trends affecting critical internet infrastructure. Gwendoline has contributed to policy initiatives that address internet abuse, cyber threats, and DNS misuse in emerging markets, with particular attention to the unique challenges faced by countries like Eswatini and Malawi.