Category: Advent IM Blog

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PRESS RELEASE: Human Error Ranks No.1 Reason for Security Breaches

  Media Contact: Miek Gillespie  (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 01.02.24 Human Error Ranks No.1 Reason for Security Breaches   Just Less than One Fifth of UK Businesses Provide Security Training to Prevent Data Breaches…   Recent research shows that the cost of a data breach is sky rocketing, year-by-year, and 2024 will be […]

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First Year in the Security Industry!

As of today, I’ve officially worked one year within the security industry so here is everything that I have learned along the way! The Open University When I first started off, I didn’t really know what to expect – my initial impressions were that anything cybersecurity related was boring and far too complicated to understand, […]

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Frosty the Firewall: Chillin’ Tips for a Secure Christmas

Whilst Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it is also a very dangerous time as well. Typically, in December the cyber-crime rate tends to spike and according to the GovTech report 2023 isn’t going to be any different. Here are some ways in which you could tighten up your security and reduce […]

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Successfully Navigating the Complex Waters of Supply Chain Information Security Risk Management

In today’s interconnected and digitally driven business landscape, supply chain and third-party information security risk management have become critical components of a company’s overall cybersecurity strategy. As organisations continue to expand their networks and rely on external partners for various services, the potential vulnerabilities also increase. This is where the expertise of independent consultants can […]

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Zero-click exploits; what you need to know

The Silent Threat: Unveiling the Menace of Zero-Click Malware New cyber security threats emerge with alarming regularity. One such stealthy adversary that has gained prominence in recent times is zero-click malware. Unlike traditional malware that requires user interaction, zero-click malware operates silently, exploiting vulnerabilities without any action from the user. In this blog post, we […]

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Advent IM Case Studies: Security Outsourcing (Episode #2)

Advent IM Managing Director features in Episode 2 of ‘Advent IM Case Studies’ to discuss security outsourcing with a central government client. If you are an organisation that needs proven yet non-permanent security expertise for initiating or completing projects, Advent IM Outsource is a perfect solution. As one of the UK’s leading independent security consultancies, […]

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Don’t Leave The Backdoor Open!

Are you somebody who leaves their house door unlocked? No? Well then, you need to repeat the same security measures on your computer systems and networks! A backdoor is an undocumented way of gaining access to a computer system or process specifically installed on a system to compromise software at a later date. A backdoor […]

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New Video Series! Red Teaming | Video Case Study (Episode #1)

Welcome to the first episode of our new series Advent IM: Case Studies! Today we’re joined by an anonymous member to discuss their participation in a red teaming exercise, that Advent IM conducted for a client! Red Teaming is a ‘penetration test’ for an organisation’s building. It’s a real-life exercise that tests your organisations physical […]

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