Michael Franklin is Protecht’s global Cyber Security Lead, with more than two decades of experience across cyber security, technology risk, and controls assurance in highly regulated environments.

He has held senior roles at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Macquarie Group, and major universities including UNSW and the University of Sydney, where he has been directly accountable for translating cyber and technology risk into clear, defensible assurance for executives, boards, and regulators.

With a background that spans IT operations, audit, and enterprise risk, Michael has a practical view of where cyber programs break down during incidents and audits. He holds an MSc in Information Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, and industry certifications including CISM, CISA, and CDPSE.