Mr Lerato L Teane is an Information Security professional and researcher currently employed by the University Of Johannesburg in the Information Security Office. With experience spanning ICT support, network security, and information security leadership, he plays a key role in advancing cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and resilience within the higher education sector. He holds an Advanced Diploma, Bcom Honours in IT Management from UJ and MBA from Johanesburg Business School (JBS) with research focused on aligning the information security function amidst digital transformation in universities and a published manuscript that focuses on Information Security Functions Readiness Amidst COVID-19 in Higher Education South Africa. His interests lie in Information Security, governance, Risk, Zero Trust architecture, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 alignment, and strategic integration of security into enterprise architecture. He has led key initiatives at UJ, including Network Access Control, Next Generation Firewalls' implementation, and the strengthening of information security policies and operations through the implementation of the InfoSec Strategy. Through his research and practice, he advocates for a risk-aware, adaptive security culture that supports innovation, compliance, and institutional goals.