Category: Advent IM Blog
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Holiday Security Lessons from Christmas Classics
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Christmas movies are full of chaos, comedy, and unforgettable moments, but hidden beneath the laughs are some surprisingly relatable security lessons. From a house left alone, to a town full of predictable routines, to an overly trusting elf in New York, these films show how small oversights can lead to big problems. In this post, […]
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More Than Flames: The Cyber Threat Facing UK Fire & Rescue Services
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Fire & Rescue Services are a critical part of the UK’s emergency response, dealing with far more than fires alone. From road traffic collisions to flooding and hazardous incidents, modern fire services rely heavily on digital systems to manage control rooms and communicate in real time. As that reliance grows, so does exposure to cyber […]
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When Systems Go Dark: What a Recent Cyber Incident Reveals About Modern Data Protection
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
A recent cyber-attack on a UK council caused significant and immediate disruption. Phone lines dropped, online services were switched off as a precaution, and archived data was reportedly accessed by attackers. The council activated emergency response procedures while residents faced delays or blocks when trying to access essential services. Although cyber incidents are increasingly common, […]
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Rolling the Dice on Cybersecurity? The Risks Gambling Companies Can’t Afford
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Rolling the Dice on Cybersecurity? The Risks Gambling Companies Can’t Afford Cybercriminals see gambling companies as one of the biggest jackpots online. With huge volumes of financial and personal data, operators are prime targets – yet many are still unintentionally gambling with their own cybersecurity. Gambling platforms are a goldmine for cybercriminals because they handle […]
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HSBC dark-web allegations and the problem of “breach theatre”
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
When a major bank’s name appears on a dark-web forum, most observers instinctively assume that systems have been compromised and data has escaped. In the recent case involving claims about HSBC USA customer records, that assumption ran into a brick wall. Following an internal review, the bank stated that the dataset advertised by a threat […]
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How the UK’s Cyber Security & Resilience Bill will hit ambulance services — a quick read
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog General
Ambulance trusts run at the sharp end of healthcare: life-or-death decisions, stretched resources and a heavy reliance on digital systems for dispatch, patient records and remote monitoring. The new Cyber Security & Resilience Bill (CSRB) — recently introduced into Parliament — is designed to harden the UK’s public services against escalating cyber threats. For ambulance […]
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Secure by Design in Government – Embedding Resilience into Public Service Delivery
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Government departments sit at the nexus of citizen data, critical infrastructure, and regulatory responsibility. Public trust depends not just on service availability but on demonstrable assurance that personal information, operational data, and national functions are secured by default. For too long, security has been treated as a corrective measure: audits exposing weaknesses, programmes retrofitting controls […]
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Are You in Control of AI in Your Supply Chain?
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
Artificial intelligence is becoming a silent partner in the services and systems your suppliers provide. From automated workflows to predictive analytics and intelligent reporting tools, AI is everywhere—and it may be operating in ways your team isn’t fully aware of. For businesses, this presents both opportunities and risks. While AI can drive efficiency and insights, […]
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Secure by Design in Policing – Protecting Intelligence, Evidence, and Public Trust
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Policing occupies a uniquely sensitive space: it must secure intelligence sources, digital evidence, and highly personal data, while maintaining public trust in proportionate and lawful handling of information. Security lapses do not just expose data – they risk undermining investigations, prosecutions, and confidence in law enforcement. Secure by Design provides a blueprint for policing organisations […]
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Security Aspects Letters (SAL): a practical guide for Defence, Government and CNI suppliers
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Security Aspects Letters can look dry until you realise they govern classified work, site access, vetting, and the rules of engagement for handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, SECRET and above. Get the SAL wrong and you risk delays, mis-scoped controls, or rework mid-contract. Get it right and you create a clear, auditable bridge between policy and practice. What […]
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