Linktech Australia, a Microsoft Advanced Specialised Partner, helped an energy trading client achieve Essential Eight Level Two maturity in just eight weeks—all by leveraging its existing Microsoft E5 investment. Operating in a highly regulated sector, the client needed to bolster its cyber defences without blowing out budgets or timelines. Linktech delivered.
By deploying Microsoft Intune, Defender, Entra ID, and Authenticator, Linktech created a secure, cost-effective framework aligned with the Australian Government’s Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies. The result was full compliance, improved scalability, and zero disruption to trading operations.
Key Takeaways & Benefits:
- Essential Eight Level Two achieved in 8 weeks using existing Microsoft 365 E5 licences
- No extra licensing cost—only investment was in Linktech’s expert deployment services
- Enhanced cybersecurity posture with MFA, patching, backups and device control
- Minimised disruption with smart scheduling around public holidays and quiet periods
- Regulatory compliance enabled new business opportunities
- Streamlined operations improved efficiency and supported future growth
Linktech’s unique approach demonstrates that organisations can achieve enterprise-grade cyber maturity without starting from scratch—just smartly using what they already own.
