Category: Advent IM Blog

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

We have released a new episode of the Advent IM podcast (Risk & Business)!   In this episode Mike Gillespie is joined by Advent IM’s managing consultant, Dave Wharton. The main topic for this listen is about our brand new service ‘Advent IM Outsource’.   Listen here. Watch on YouTube. http://advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Outsource-podcast-audio-v0.1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of running any business. With cyber threats constantly evolving, organisations must adopt proactive measures to protect their sensitive data and infrastructure. One strategy that has gained popularity among businesses is outsourcing entire security projects to specialisation third-party providers. In this blog post, we […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

In the digital age, data has become a valuable asset for businesses, but it also presents significant risks if not adequately protected. For companies operating in the United Kingdom, data protection has become a top priority due to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To navigate the complexities of data compliance and […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

From Head of Client Development, Derek Willins. Recent reports from Gartner (and Splunk) highlight the chaos that is unfolding in cyber security. By 2025 Gartner predicts; “nearly half of cyber leaders will change jobs, with 25% moving to different roles”. They went on to say that in effect, success is judged on not being hacked, […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In this podcast, Mike Gillespie is joined by Robert Allen from Kingston Technology. They discuss a range of topics, including the changes to hybrid working and the post covid era. Thank you to The Security Institute for allowing us to record this at their stand during IFSEC London 2023!   Listen to the Full Podcast […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The finalists for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, the Armed Forces community’s biggest awards ceremony, demonstrate the huge value that veterans offer. LONDON, 16 May: The shortlist for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, the flagship showcase of the vast and exceptional talent within the UK’s Armed Forces community, is today […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

We have been providing data protection training for many years and we know from experience that an organisation needs to have a good quality security and data protection mindset when it comes to the efficacy of its data protection and privacy practices; it needs to be second nature and clearly understood by all. This is […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

There has been a marked increase in the number of organisations being notified of a breach, by external parties, according to Mandiant. The response indicated that the share of breaches notified by external parties has gone from 47% in 2021 to 63%.  External parties may be competitors, researchers, bad actors, or even customers. The last […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

Local Government, as anyone who regularly reviews the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published stats on data breaches, is always in the top three for security incidents leading to a data breach. This must be frustrating for many people in public service, doing their best to provide the necessary services when budgets seem ever tighter and […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

The NCSC’s CAF and Government The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework is a tool designed to help organisations, including local government, assess their cyber security risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate those risks. While the framework is available for use by UK local government, and should be used by them, there […]