Infosys acquires Australian cybersecurity firm for Rs 532 crore

Infosys has completed the acquisition of Australian cybersecurity services firm The Missing Link in an all-cash deal of Rs 532 crore. Infosys has acquired the firm through its wholly-owned subsidiary Infosys Singapore Pte Ltd. The acquisition strengthens Infosys' cybersecurity capabilities while bolstering its presence in the fast-growing Australian market, the company said. This strategic investment reaffirms its continued commitment to global clients to navigate their digital transformation journey.

“The Missing Link brings to Infosys a group of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals… adding to the network of Infosys’ global cyber defence centres,” Infosys said in a statement. Infosys had revealed last month that it was pursuing the acquisition of the Australian company, established in 1997 and specializing in cybersecurity and cloud services.

The Missing Link’s accomplished cybersecurity practice provides strategic advice, offensive and defensive security services and tactical support, cybersecurity risk assessments & compliance, and managed services. Infosys is delighted to welcome The Missing Link and its leadership team. Together with The Missing Link, and Infosys Cobalt, Infosys aims to usher in the new wave of differentiated value to customers, with specialized end-to-end cybersecurity offerings and solutions,” the Infosys statement further added.

The newly acquired cybersecurity services firm offers solutions across IT strategy, technology roadmaps, project management, cybersecurity, risk assessments and mitigation, and automation services.