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Bossware refers to software tools and applications used by employers to monitor and manage employee performance, particularly in remote or hybrid work settings. These tools often include features like time tracking, screen monitoring, activity logging, and productivity analytics. While intended to enhance accountability and efficiency, bossware has sparked debates over privacy, trust, and employee autonomy. […]
Read MoreWhy UK Private and Independent Schools Have Become a Target for Cybercriminals We work extensively in the private and independent school sector and have noticed that over the past five years, UK private and independent schools have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. As these institutions become more reliant on digital platforms for […]
Read MoreThe Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. Read via Reuters.
Read MoreSMEs: The Ransomware Road Less Travelled (But Highly Exploited!) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) often think they’re the little fish in a big pond. With cybercriminals focusing on larger enterprises, why would anyone bother with them, right? Wrong. In fact, many SMEs are prime targets for ransomware attacks, and their supply chains might be the […]
Read MoreDigital transformation is vital for modernising public services, especially those that have a large impact on citizens lives and wellbeing, such as the NHS and HMRC, driving unparalleled improvements in efficiency, service delivery, and long-term resilience. Read the full article by Advent IM CEO, Mike Gillespie, here. Find Advent IM at Government Transformation Conference on 5-6th November […]
Read MoreCheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (ICS) has selected a healthcare cyber security platform to strengthen its defences following an increase in disruptive attacks on UK healthcare systems. Read Here.
Read More**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Expands Leadership Team with New Board Appointments Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn +44 (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 29.10.24 New Leadership Additions show Advent IM are Poised for Continued Growth & Innovation within Security Industry Independent Information GRC, Security Consultancy and Training Provider, Advent IM, are […]
Read MoreThe Data Use and Access Bill will pave the way for sharing medical records across the NHS and give police the ability to access databases without having to manually log the reasons for their use. Read Here.
Read MoreListen in to the latest edition of the Risk & Business Podcast, which is available on all audio platforms and in video form on YouTube! In today’s fast-evolving threat landscape, organisations are struggling to fill critical cyber roles, making skilled talent harder to find. In this episode, we are joined by Advent IM Head of […]
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