In our recent webinar, ‘Maximising Microsoft 365 Copilot: Insights from Early Adopters’, we explored Microsoft 365 Copilot’s practical use across... Read more
We are excited to announce that The Missing Link has attained the distinguished status of Premier Service Delivery Partner for Netskope. This... Read more
[SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 5 April 2024] – The Missing Link, a leading provider of cyber security solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, one of our mantras is “simplifying the complex world of IT.” Read more
It's no secret that cyber security has become a major concern for individuals and businesses alike in recent years. With high-profile data breaches... Read more
In the ever-changing data security sector, privacy regulations undergo continuous change. With increasing data breaches and cyber threats,... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, our people are the engine of our company. We’re immensely proud of their knowledge and expertise, which helps our clients... Read more
There are a multitude of project management tools on the market these days, so how do you tell them apart and choose the best option for your... Read more
Are vulnerability assessments giving your organisation a false sense of security? Ian Otieno, Cyber Security Account Director at The Missing Link... Read more
It was a big year at The Missing Link last year, which included our win at the 2023 ARN Innovation Awards in the hotly contested Partner Innovation... Read more
What a year! I swear the 'Theory of Relativity' gets truer year on year, as the days rocket past us. IT & Security teams faced a trial by fire in... Read more
The benefits of public cloud computing have been well discussed, with cloud computing becoming an ubiquitous part of business. However, for certain... Read more
In the constantly evolving landscape of cyber security, vigilance and expertise are key. This was recently highlighted when a critical concern was... Read more
Cyber security is hard. There are a million[1] vendors, who each have a million[1] products, there are a million[1] standards that every business... Read more
A decade ago, when I witnessed the marvels of automation software, I was certain that this was the future of business – I mean, which business... Read more
Threat Intelligence is a rather timely topic, as more employees are working remotely, accessing online systems, and communicating over online... Read more
No one wants to be at the receiving end of a cyber security breach. As businesses and organisations migrate their operations and data to the cloud,... Read more
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Customer satisfaction is the true metric of success for any business. A happy customer is the best ambassador for any company, spreading the good... Read more
Security in our digital world is paramount, and for businesses using Microsoft 365 (M365), understanding potential pitfalls in security settings is... Read more
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Organisations that store sensitive data are facing more and more security threats. It's crucial to protect that data and defend against cyber... Read more
Finding a platform that can meet increasing demand for meetings, reduce costs by consolidating solutions and prioritise security for sensitive... Read more
This article was originally published on Tech Wire Asia. Read more
As businesses rely on technology more and more, the "if it's not broke, don't fix it" mantra is becoming obsolete. Read more
World Backup Day is on the 31st of March – a reminder for all businesses to stay vigilant when it comes to backing up and saving data to protect... Read more
Did you know that the launch of ChatGPT has come with a set of important security implications? Read more
Automation is a hot topic in the business world, as companies implement technology to streamline their operations and reduce costs. Read more
We’re often asked by businesses about the latest in cloud computing and how they can jump on these trends to enable even more innovation in their... Read more
Here's a sobering fact: your technology or IT team can’t and shouldn’t be the only employees who are vigilant about the security of your organisation... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, our people are the engine of our company. We’re immensely proud of their knowledge and expertise, which helps our clients... Read more
Rising inflation, stalling wage growth, increasing pressure on the cost of living, and skills shortages are all current challenges affecting... Read more
Last year was a significant milestone for The Missing Link. We turned 25 years old, baby! Read more
In today's digital age, it's no surprise that businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve their technology infrastructure and stay ahead of the... Read more
The modern workplace is rapidly changing, and it’s bringing a shiny new addition to the C-suite. The Chief Automation Officer (CAO) sits alongside... Read more
Technology might hold the answer to current HR challenges. It’s called robotic process automation (RPA), and here’s everything you need to know to... Read more
Natural disasters. Power outages. Cyber-attacks. All disastrous scenarios which can cause significant damage to businesses and their operations. And,... Read more
It’s officially been over three months since The Missing Link became a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) - and it’s fair to say we’ve been a little...... Read more
This blog post was contributed by Paul Friend, Security Account Director at The Missing Link. It was originally posted on his LinkedIn profile. You... Read more
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 31 OCTOBER 2022 – The Missing Link is pleased to join the HLB global network. The Missing Link will strengthen the network’s... Read more
This blog post was contributed by Cameron Smith, Principal Security Engineer at The Missing Link. Read more
Feeling the heat lately? If you work in Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, we wouldn’t be surprised. ESG reporting has grown in... Read more
Company culture is a big part of working at The Missing Link and keeping our staff happy is one of our top priorities. We can’t think of a better way... Read more
This article was originally published in: RSL & Services Clubs Association FOCUS Magazine August - October 2022 | Edition #11 The RSL & Services... Read more
Accountants are now equipped with more efficient ways than ever to handle their work and simplify their day-to-day responsibilities with the advent... Read more
The partnership highlights The Missing Link’s mature vulnerability management practices and demonstrates their ongoing commitment to cyber security... Read more
The Missing Link’s Chief Information Security Officer, Aaron Bailey, explores the imperative for organisations to employ, consider and enforce more... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, we celebrate our diverse team members every day – and this month, it’s all about acknowledging their unique contribution to... Read more
Last month, thousands of frustrated Aged Care workers across Australia took part in several rounds of strikes over remuneration, under-staffing, and... Read more
Say it with us: The Great Resignation is well and truly happening. If you’re an IT leader or work in recruitment, it’s likely you’ve started feeling... Read more
Dramatically dubbed “chipageddon” by the media, the global shortage of semiconductor chips is no small hurdle for IT and procurement professionals as... Read more
By now, you should know that a faster website makes your clients happy, they buy more, and they engage more with your content. However, one client in... Read more
Are you curious about the IT support levels and what they entail when it comes to your service desk? Well, you've come to the right place! The terms... Read more
As the world was experiencing a global pandemic and people were adjusting to huge changes in their work and home life, a quiet revolution was... Read more
Are you curious about leveraging RPA to combat the Great Resignation? Read more
So, you’ve just signed off on a new Managed Service. Now what? Read more
The cyber security industry is the place for job seekers, as the demand for cyber security professionals is at an all-time high across almost every... Read more
Understanding incident metrics has become increasingly important with today’s fast-paced cyber threat landscape becoming more and more complex. Speed... Read more
December 10, 2021 saw the public disclosure of one of the most serious vulnerabilities on the internet in the past 12 months. Read more
If you are interested in modernising your cloud computing, check out our previous post about Windows 365 to better understand what it entails and who... Read more
Security Operation Centres (SOC) are popping up in organisations around the globe, and across just about every industry due to the ever-increasing... Read more
As remote work and hybrid work has become the new norm worldwide, the demand for cloud-based computing has increased significantly. Whether you are a... Read more
Are you a small or midsize business that uses the Microsoft Open License program? From January 1, 2022, you won’t be able to purchase or renew... Read more
COVID-19 has triggered a fundamental shift in consumer shopping behaviour. 76% of online shoppers named convenience the most significant driver for... Read more
If you are like most people, you scanned a Quick Response (QR) code not long ago. Human beings tend to be curious by nature and often can't resist... Read more
A wireless network (or WiFi) is a network that connects devices without any wires. You can set up various access points which will amplify... Read more
I have been with The Missing Link since 2002, and in that time, I’ve watched our team of powerful women grow from just me to 40. Read more
If you’re reading this article, you probably have cybersecurity on your mind. Protection against malicious code (malware) is becoming a high priority... Read more
Many business leaders already know the benefits of Robotic Process Automation (RPA); appreciating the advantages of automating repetitive tasks,... Read more
Patch Management plays a crucial role in mitigating cyberattacks and vulnerability management. Read more
Third-party code is reusable software that has been developed by an external entity to be either freely distributed under an open-source license or... Read more
The Missing Link has recently announced a new partnership with Mendix. The new partnership will allow The Missing Link and our clients to accelerate... Read more
Over the last 40+ years of information security, the world has relied on one common security system: passwords. Password-based authentication has for... Read more
In 2016, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ online systems experienced four distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks for its eCensus. According... Read more
Microsoft named them adaptable, resourceful, and persistent. They pose a significant and growing threat to businesses and represent one of the most... Read more
You may have heard the term ‘Security Operations Centre’ or ‘SOC’ before, but do you know what that is and how it can benefit your business? Read more
It’s an unfortunate reality that Australia is facing an IT skills shortage. In fact, according to the Hays Salary Guide Report FY21/22, which is... Read more
The cyber security landscape is rapidly evolving. A few years ago, most threats were generic, but they’re much more targeted these days. Cyber... Read more
Let’s face it. Managing your IT network and devices isn’t something you can “set and forget”. You need to regularly review your needs, your... Read more
We’ve all experienced change over the past 18 months, and we’ve quickly come to realise the importance of having agile systems in place that can... Read more
Are you happy with the level of service you’re currently receiving from your IT provider? Read more
Protect your business with secure e-waste disposal Over the years, I have often wondered where used IT equipment ends up; being in the Industry; you... Read more
When you think of a Security Operations Centre (SOC), what comes to mind? Read more
Technology has always connected us, and now it is more important than ever. In every industry, from small-to-medium businesses to large enterprises,... Read more
Human error is involved in more than 90% of cyber security breaches. With the rise of remote working in 2020, the threat of making the wrong decision... Read more
The Work Stuff I grew up in Hertfordshire in England, but my family came over to Australia a number of times on holidays and we eventually moved here... Read more
The Work Stuff My dream job growing up was to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. After that dream was put on hold (but never lost), I realised I... Read more
The Australian cyber threat landscape continues to be challenging for organisations, with data breaches and ransomware attacks becoming more frequent... Read more
Ultimately all businesses need a way to securely connect their users – employees, partners, contractors, customers – to the right applications at the... Read more
The aged care industry is going through an era of huge change and transformation. Read more
With an increasing demand for flexible, mobile, and location-independent work environments, organisations have to adjust and take advantage of cloud... Read more
‘Data visibility’ and ‘Data Loss’ are two of the prevailing challenges for organisations into 2021 and beyond thanks to the upsurge of a dispersed... Read more
Have you ever tried to do something that you had no idea how to go about starting? Read more
The Trojan Horse story is well-known, with the old saying – beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Trojan computer viruses take their name from the hollow... Read more
This blog is the final part of three in our blog series on DMARC. Read more
This blog is part two of three in our blog series on DMARC. Now that you know the basics of Domain-Based Message Authentification Reporting and... Read more
This blog is part one of three in our blog series on DMARC. We've all received an email that looks like it's from an employee or client, but upon... Read more
The advantages of a paperless office are obvious: from saving time for the retrieval of physical documents to improving workforce collaboration,... Read more
It's time to put your entrepreneur hat on and imagine that you're embarking on a new adventure and starting your own dream company. It's a dream come... Read more
On Wednesday 14th of April, Matthew Johnson, one of our senior security consultants released details of a new wireless-based attack dubbed... Read more
We've levelled up, and we are opening an office in the UK! Read more
To be “slow and low” is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) signature. Unnoticed, they penetrate security walls and find their way into networks and... Read more
The pandemic has changed the way we work. Last year, 91% of employees asked for modern technology solutions to amp their productivity, especially... Read more
The move to cloud-based services has been a game-changer for the businesses that have implemented full or hybrid solutions, but with this style of... Read more
What used to be an internet oddity has developed into a widely destructive political and social force: Deepfakes. They have become one of the most... Read more
Public cloud adoption is continuing to accelerate as businesses look to reap the benefits of lower costs, maintenance, and near-unlimited... Read more
Collaboration is key in our global economy. More and more companies operate location-independent across multiple countries, capitalising the... Read more
If your business wasn't affected by the events of 2020, then yours was the odd one out. From small businesses to large enterprises, most had to... Read more
Meet Clare Burman-Reynard, Sales Manager at The Missing Link, who uses Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 to work closely with our sales team,... Read more
In today’s world, customers hold all the power. With a little help from the internet, customers have an abundance of choices at their fingertips plus... Read more
A career in information technology (IT) is an excellent choice as the tech industry keeps growing in our modern, digital age. Read more
The drive to automate back-office, data-heavy processes is certainly not new. Read more
The Work Stuff As a kid, I loved planes, trains, cars and anything else that got people from one place to another very fast. I would try and remember... Read more
Trust no-one! The ‘Zero Trust’ approach sets up a framework within cyber security that makes one huge assumption: don’t trust anyone who is accessing... Read more
When it comes to cyber security threats, the obvious ones are still lurking (phishing threats and ransomware, for example). However, the increase in... Read more
Jack Misiura, our Application Security Consultant, has detected eight zero-day vulnerabilities in recent weeks and he’s got a whole lot more in the... Read more
The last 12 months have seen an extraordinary amount of global disruption, mainly fueled by COVID-19. The pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of... Read more
Is your organisation moving from cloud first to a cloud smart strategy? Read more
Proofpoint, a leading cyber security and compliance company, recently announced it is extending its partnership with CyberArk, a global leader in... Read more
Is your IT department struggling with data centre sprawl, tedious manual processes, or managing outdated technology? Read more
Hybrid cloud environments experience the highest number of cyberattacks. Read more
The challenges of CFOs are many and diverse: sluggish growth, aggressive competitors, a changing workforce, evolving business models, an explosion of... Read more
It’s no secret that organisations of all sizes face the threat of cyber security attacks. Read more
The robots are coming. This is what we keep hearing! Read more
The implementation of Microsoft Teams has gained momentum over the last year, even more so now as the way we work is rapidly changing. Modern... Read more
Red Team operations aren’t a standard cookie-cutter exercise. Every operation is tailored to achieve bespoke objectives while playing to the... Read more
Red Teaming allows you to test your security, with zero fallout and is becoming an increasingly common strategy in organisations that really want to... Read more
The Work Stuff Growing up, I always wanted to join the Air Force as I was very interested in fighter jets. However, I had a tremendous fear of being... Read more
Just as your Marketing team hires an ad agency to develop campaigns, or your accounts team hires an external firm to audit accounts, your... Read more
Have you ever wondered how Red Teaming works? Quite simply, it is a team of professional hackers using a multi-layered array of tactics, techniques,... Read more
“How’s your disaster recovery plan?” That’s not the sort of question you’d hear at a typical Sunday afternoon barbeque, but it’s an important... Read more
Introducing our new partner Recorded Future The Missing Link team enjoyed some fun and friendly competition recently when they took part in the Alert... Read more
The term ‘Red Team’ was borrowed from military and intelligence operations; the Red Team would try to challenge the plan for offensive/defensive... Read more
Never heard of Red Teaming? Put simply; Red Team exercises simulate a real threat actor actively operating against your organisation. Red Team... Read more
A hybrid cloud computing model gives businesses a huge boost to their technology and infrastructure setups. Hybrid cloud has many benefits but put... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, we consider ourselves ardent technophiles, and not surprisingly we are on a constant learning curve for our most used... Read more
A lot of businesses now understand the importance of security awareness training to prevent phishing attacks. But what about attacks that you can't... Read more
It is exciting to see the complexity and scope of our IT projects continue to grow as businesses learn and adapt to changing technology. As a result,... Read more
The idea of a traditional workplace has been flipped on its head in the last six months, with remote working becoming the “new normal” for a lot of... Read more
Spear phishing is incredibly commonplace. As many as 90 per cent of targeted cyberattacks begin with a spear-phishing email. And given the way that... Read more
Microsoft 365 is an all-in-one solution that strengthens your business operations and allows your organisation to work more efficiently. It comes... Read more
The Work Stuff Growing up, I did not have a clear dream job; however, as I got older, my passion for technology grew, and it became a lot clearer... Read more
DevSecOps gives businesses the tools and processes to help make security decisions with speed and scale without risking exposure to cyberattacks. Read more
Watching the news about the Twitter hack unfold with more and more information and background becoming available over time, it triggered some... Read more
Dell Latitude 9510: the "lightest ultra-premium business 15-inch" notebook on the market! Read more
IT roles are evolving fast. The frantic rate at which technology is changing has shifted business requirements. The enormous growth of new products... Read more
Our staff is notorious for being video game addicts; whenever they're catching a break, you'll find them glued to their consoles. So we took to the... Read more
In today’s era, cloud computing has become an essential part of every CIO’s strategic agenda. Read more
According to Gartner, edge computing is defined as “a part of a distributed computing topology in which information processing is located close to... Read more
The Work Stuff My first paid job was picking hydroponic tomatoes; however as a kid, I dreamt of being a videogame developer and spent a lot of time... Read more
Privileged accounts and credentials are used by businesses to maintain systems, facilitate processes, safeguard information, and ensure business... Read more
The Prime Minister today publicly highlighted the increasing cyber security threats posed by state sponsored actors to Australian businesses and... Read more
Today the Australian Government has announced that Australian organisations are being targeted in a widespread “sophisticated state-based”... Read more
The viability of AI as a Service (AIaaS) helps businesses of all sizes in not only creating better products or services but also in improving on the... Read more
SD-WAN technology is growing at 70 percent a year and will be worth over $8 billion by 2021. Read more
It feels like a new era (and a new decade), so what can you do to create success in your new role as a CISO? Read more
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is currently the fastest growing segment in the global software market. Read more
Modern workplace strategies are one of the driving forces behind digital transformation as enterprises work towards enabling their employees to work... Read more
Device as a Service (DaaS) instantly reduces your company’s IT expenditure by combining device leasing and managed services into a cost-effective... Read more
Australian businesses are continuing to move their business operations to the cloud, as part of their continuity plan to reduce the further economic... Read more
Here at The Missing Link, we have a lot of experience working remotely through our modern workplace strategy. Read more
Cloud voice is transforming the way businesses communicate by combining the functionality of a conventional business telephone system (PBX) and... Read more
As the Australian Government continues to enforce stricter self-isolation rules, the number of people working remotely in Australia is growing. Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Australian businesses are working hard to address the ongoing economic challenges that we are currently... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to evolve rapidly; consequently, we are seeing an increase in the economic strain affecting Australian businesses. Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) gives businesses an advantage over their competition by optimising business performance and creating better products and... Read more
We don’t sell toilet paper at The Missing link; instead, we’re helping our clients prepare for the commercial impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) the... Read more
Our team headed out to Maroubra earlier this week for our very first corporate charity day at Bowen College to help support Youth off the Streets... Read more
The Missing Link is revolutionising businesses across Australia with the launch of our Robotic Process Automation (RPA) division. Read more
Cloud computing is the most popular platform when it comes to transforming IT infrastructure. More CIOs are using hybrid cloud systems to transport... Read more
UX, or user experience, is a crucial aspect of most digital products these days, but there is often some confusion over what it actually is, and what... Read more
The role of the CIO is now more important than ever. Digital transformation has expanded the role from something purely IT-based into one that is... Read more
Simon Sinek. What can I say… he’s an absolute force of nature, and I am a fangirl. I was so grateful for the opportunity to see him speak at... Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of increasing business productivity by up to 40%. AI allows people to use their time more efficiently by... Read more
Data breaches are the stuff that IT manager’s nightmares are made of. And since the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme has come into effect for... Read more
At the beginning The Missing Link took a road trip to be part of BSides Canberra - Australia’s largest cyber security conference. The primary goal of... Read more
With over 50 years of proven experience for pioneering thinkers and innovators, CES 2020 was home to more than 4,500 companies who exhibited their... Read more
We’ve talked about the importance of password managers in the past. In fact, we even gave you nine reasons why you should use one. Some of the... Read more
Advances in technology bring with them a host of challenges, and we’ve seen that more than ever before in the past year. Here are our top three that... Read more
Partnering with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) will instantly help you address your business needs and requirements by uncovering amazing... Read more
The Missing Link transported all our Sydney based clients into "A Midsummer Night's Dream", the themed evening was perched on the top floor of the... Read more
One of the major benefits of migrating to Microsoft 365 is its incredible security capabilities. The suite comes with a full-bodied security and... Read more
Our team at The Missing Link took all our favourite Melbourne clients to the city's best subterranean bar, Beneath Driver Lane. The bar is set in an... Read more
Microsoft 365 and Office 365… it’s almost the same name, so if you think what has changed, read on. Read more
This is the final blog in our series on the ASD Essential Eight, and we’ve kept a crucial element for last – administrative privilege management.... Read more
October is celebrated as the US National Cyber Security Awareness Month. And us being Security nerds, we decided to run a series of cyber... Read more
Cyber security is no joke, and businesses cannot afford to ignore the dangers lurking in the cyber world. With an increase in cyber breaches every... Read more
Multi-Factor Authentication: The essentials As part of our ongoing series on the ASD Essential Eight, today, we are looking at Multi-Factor... Read more
Cyber security breaches in Australia rose by almost 80% in 2018. Due to the increase in the number of cyber breaches, it has exposed a vulnerability... Read more
Deciding how to backup your company data is an important decision, and it’s not one that should be made lightly. The Australian Signals Directorate... Read more
Patching. We all know we need to do it, but sometimes it takes a backseat to other IT initiatives. Read more