Lewis Newsham

Lewis Newsham is a PhD student and Lecturer at Lancaster University's Department of Computing and Communications. His work focuses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, particularly exploring the application of language-based agents in cyber deception strategies. Affiliated with the Security Lancaster research group, he investigates how induced personas and agenda creation can enhance security protocols against adversarial actors.

Research interests include advancing AI-driven security measures and understanding language model behaviors in deceptive scenarios. His recent publication addresses the efficacy of persona-based strategies in language agents for cyber defense. While no awards or grants are listed, his contributions bridge theoretical computer science with practical security applications.

Contact: l.newsham1@lancaster.ac.uk