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Michael Tchuindjang

Bristol, United Kingdom

Michael Tchuindjang is a Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence PhD researcher at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), where his work focuses on defending large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT against multi-turn jailbreak attacks. His research explores how to make AI systems safer, more ethical, and more resilient in real-world use.

With over 35,000 followers on LinkedIn, Michael is known for breaking down complex cybersecurity and AI topics into clear, relatable insights—often with a touch of humor and humility. He is also a mentor and public speaker, passionate about helping international students and early-career professionals build confidence and clarity in their careers.

Michael’s professional journey includes experience in cybersecurity policy, threat intelligence, digital ethics, and education. A native French speaker from Cameroon, he has turned his language learning challenges into a strength—using communication as a bridge between technical depth and human understanding. In a remarkably short time, he has become one of the UK’s most inspiring international students, setting a powerful example of how linguistic challenges can be turned into a catalyst for influence and innovation.

He is committed to promoting diversity in tech and creating safe, inclusive environments where innovation and integrity go hand in hand.

Michael Tchuindjang Points
Academic 120
Author 135
Influencer 3
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 258

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Areas of Expertise

AI 31.29
Cybersecurity 37.36
Education 40.02
Leadership 32.33

Industry Experience

High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research

Publications

1 Academic Certification
MSc With Distinction
LinkedIn
November 15, 2022
Completed an MSc in Cybersecurity at the University of the West of England with a rare distinction—achieving an overall grade of 80%, a milestone seldom reached across the UK. Originally rejected from the program due to limited English proficiency, as a native French speaker, I first enrolled in a pre-sessional English course. I successfully completed it with high marks, which opened the door to the MSc program. This journey reflects not just academic achievement, but also the power of resilience, continuous learning, and belief in one’s potential—no matter the starting point.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

1 Academic Fellow / Scholar
PhD Scholarship Award
LinkedIn
October 14, 2024
Awarded a fully funded PhD studentship in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence at the University of the West of England, following the successful defense of my research proposal.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

2 Adjunct Instructors
International Student Coach
LinkedIn
June 09, 2025
I had the honor of being a special guest at the International Student Welcome Event, where I shared practical tips and insights on how to succeed in studying while learning in a second language. It was inspiring to connect with new students and support their journey toward academic confidence.

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Tags: Education, Leadership

Teaching assistant at University of East Anglia
LinkedIn
June 10, 2024
Led laboratory session with the university of East Anglia (Top 30 in the UK, Top 200 in the world), guiding MSc cybersecurity students through experiments on social engineering attacks and possible mitigations, and answering questions.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

6 Analyst Reports
A Quick Guide to the Most Common HTTP Status Codes
LinkedIn
October 16, 2024
This report provides developers and cybersecurity professionals with a clear understanding of how web technologies communicate.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

The Ultimate Guide to Top Cybersecurity Frameworks For Business
LinkedIn
September 25, 2024
This report provides business owners with a clear understanding of the cybersecurity regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to their specific industry and business model.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

A Quick Guide of Most Commonly exploited TCP Ports By Attackers
LinkedIn
September 17, 2024
Compiled a data-driven list of the most commonly exploited TCP ports, based on analysis of real-world cyber incidents. This insight highlights critical exposure points frequently targeted by threat actors, offering valuable context for proactive defense strategies.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Critical System Files In Windows Systems
LinkedIn
August 29, 2024
This report aims to raise awareness among cybersecurity practitioners about key system files and directories that require protection when securing Windows operating systems.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Critical System Files In Linux Systems
LinkedIn
August 22, 2024
This report aims to raise awareness among cybersecurity practitioners about key system files and directories that require protection when securing Linux operating systems.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

The Cybersecurity Glossary
LinkedIn
February 22, 2024
Proud to share the newly published Cybersecurity Acronym Glossary: 100 Essential Terms Every Cyber Professional Should Know. Designed to support practitioners across the industry, this resource simplifies the most commonly used acronyms, helping professionals stay sharp, aligned, and informed in an ever-evolving landscape.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

1 Book
Book Contributor
LinkedIn
January 06, 2025
Featured Global AI and Cybersecurity leaders in a book entitled “How to Thrive and Survive in 2025, a leaders guide in the times of AI."

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

1 Book Chapter
Contributor
LinkedIn
June 21, 2025
Contributed to the review of a cybersecurity and AI report in collaboration with AI & Partners, providing insights on emerging threats, ethical considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

1 Conference Publication
Poster presentation
LinkedIn
July 14, 2025
Presented a research poster on a novel jailbreaking technique—Grammatical Mirage Attack—at the 4th NLP Workshop hosted by Cardiff University. The work explores how adversarial prompts can exploit the grammatical structure of language models to bypass safety filters in multi-turn conversations.
An exciting opportunity to share early findings and exchange ideas with fellow researchers in NLP and AI safety.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

1 Influencer Award
Cybersecurity Thought leader Award nomination
LinkedIn
December 02, 2024
Honoured to be nominated by an industry expert for the "Cybersecurity Thought Leader of the Year 2024" award.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

2 Infographics
What's XSS Attack and How to prevent it?
LinkedIn
April 08, 2025
This article includes a simple breakdown and infographic explaining how Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks work, along with practical mitigation strategies.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Designer and creator of Bash Family Arts
LinkedIn
January 30, 2025
Creator of Bash Family Art – the first cybersecurity educational content series uniquely designed using only dashes and symbols to creatively teach security concepts through terminal-style illustrations.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

2 Instructors
Lead Trainer at Lateral Connect
LinkedIn
May 12, 2025
I have led three cohorts as a trainer at Lateral Connect, a UK-based training centre and CompTIA partner. I supported beginners from around the world eager to start their careers in cybersecurity by delivering courses focused on cybersecurity fundamentals and AI applications.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

IT/Training instructor at The Knowledge Academy
LinkedIn
February 12, 2024
Delivered training for an accredited UK-based global provider of professional courses (Gold Microsoft Partner), covering key areas including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and programming languages such as Python, Java, SQL, and C/C++.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

2 Miscellaneouss
Attendee to World-class workshop in Cybersecurity with RITICS
LinkedIn
March 28, 2025
Selected to attend a prestigious cybersecurity leadership workshop hosted at Cardiff University, organised by the Research Institute in Trustworthy Interconnected Cyber Physical Systems (RITICS). The event brought together leading experts and emerging researchers to explore cutting-edge challenges in securing cyber-physical systems.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

MSc International Student Inspiration
LinkedIn
December 09, 2024
Honoured to be a special guest in an English language course at UWE Bristol, where I shared my journey as a former language barrier breaker with new international students.
From struggling with English to now teaching and researching in the UK, I had the opportunity to inspire others facing the same challenges. Grateful to give back to the community that helped me grow.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

4 Miscellaneouss
Founder and Content Writer of Bash Family
LinkedIn
March 04, 2025
Author of Cyber Venture with the Bash Family — a unique cybersecurity content series on LinkedIn that teaches key concepts through creative Bash scripting.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Cybersecurity Acronyms
LinkedIn
January 06, 2025
Posted high-quality educational content on LinkedIn demystifying common cybersecurity acronyms to help learners and professionals better understand industry terminology.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Top Cybersecurity content on LinkedIn
LinkedIn
December 23, 2024
Authored one of the top-performing LinkedIn posts within the cybersecurity community, highlighting a curated list of the most effective penetration testing tools.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Top Educator
LinkedIn
December 20, 2024
Recognized among the top voices in Education on LinkedIn, delivering high-impact content at the intersection of cybersecurity and education.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

1 Miscellaneous
UK International Student Inspiring Figure
LinkedIn
July 03, 2025
Honoured to be recognised at the UKCISA Conference 2025 in Manchester as one of the most inspiring international student figures in the UK. This recognition is a reminder that resilience, curiosity, and purpose can transcend borders. It's a privilege to represent the voices and journeys of so many international students striving to make a meaningful impact.

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Tags: Education, Leadership

1 Presentation
Cybersecurity Talk
LinkedIn
March 10, 2025
Delivered a presentation on the Security of Artificial Intelligence at the Cyber Security Research Conference (CSRC) at the University of the West of England, engaging with fellow researchers on emerging threats and defense strategies in AI systems.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

9 Profiles
Associate Cyber Security Professional (ASCP) by the UK Cyber Security Council
LinkedIn
July 11, 2025
Honoured to be awarded the title of Associate Cyber Security Professional (ASCP) by the UK Cyber Security Council, recognising my contribution to developing and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the UK.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Advisory Board Member at BioTone ZKI
LinkedIn
February 03, 2025
Served as an Advisory Board Member at BioTone ZKI, offering strategic guidance on cybersecurity best practices, risk management, and secure system design.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Collaborator of the "Top Tech Person To Follow" by LinkedIn
LinkedIn
February 03, 2025
Honored to be recognized by LinkedIn’s “Top Tech People To Follow” Chuck Brooks and Bob Carver—two respected voices in Cybersecurity—for my potential as a fast-emerging, insightful leader in the field. Grateful for their encouragement as I continue to contribute to advancing cybersecurity through research, teaching, and collaboration.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

LinkedIn Cybersecurity Influencer
LinkedIn
December 16, 2024
Recognized for consistently sharing high-engagement cybersecurity and AI content with a growing LinkedIn community of over 35,000 followers.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Top Cybersecurity News Influencer on LinkedIn
LinkedIn
November 27, 2024
Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality cybersecurity insights to a global LinkedIn audience.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Cybersecurity Global Mentor
LinkedIn
November 18, 2024
Successfully mentored aspiring cybersecurity professionals in securing internships and job opportunities across the globe.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Cybersecurity Leader
LinkedIn
November 13, 2024
Honored to be featured as Cyber Leader of the Week by Cyngular in their CISO Signal newsletter!
Grateful for the recognition and excited to keep contributing to conversations around AI safety, LLM defense, and cybersecurity leadership.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Top Cybersecurity Voice
LinkedIn
September 09, 2024
Honored to be recognized by a LinkedIn Top Voice (blue badge) as one of the emerging cybersecurity voices in the global expert community.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

Cybersecurity Leader
LinkedIn
June 10, 2024
Cybersecurity Mentor at Startupbootcamp, the #1 startup accelerator in Europe. Collaborated with peers and supported entrepreneurs in driving business innovation in a secure way.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Leadership

1 Visiting Lecturer
Associate Lecturer at University of West of England
LinkedIn
March 10, 2025
Selected as an Associate Lecturer in Cybersecurity and AI at the University of the West of England while pursuing my PhD at UWE Bristol. In this role, I supervised Master's students on their final projects, guiding research and development in areas such as cybersecurity strategy, AI-driven threat detection, and ethical system design.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Education

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