Category: Advent IM Blog

News and information from the Advent IM team.

Are We Missing a Trick with Young Hackers? A GRC Perspective

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently highlighted a worrying rise in cyber incidents across UK schools and colleges. In many cases, the perpetrators aren’t organised criminals or external threat actors, but students themselves. The BBC reports that since 2022, the ICO has investigated over 215 incidents, with 57% involving children. Some of these “attacks” were […]

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**PRESS RELEASE** Making an IMpact: Advent IM Launches New ESV Commitment

**PRESS RELEASE** Making an IMpact: Advent IM Launches New ESV Commitment With expertise in governance, risk and compliance, Advent is now applying the same principles that guide its information security consultancy to a new ESV (Employer Supported Volunteering) initiative that supports employees, communities and the environment. Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor Blackburn  0121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk […]

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Advent IM in Action: Proven Security & Compliance Expertise

Amid the landscape we navigate today, security isn’t just about compliance – it’s about managing risk and making it work for your business. At Advent IM, we help organisations across sectors tackle every aspect of security, from information and physical protection to GRC and business continuity. Our collaborative approach empowers teams, builds lasting practices, and […]

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Advent IMpact | Ian’s Story | Audlem District Amenities Society (ADAS)

Audlem District Amenities Society (ADAS), Registered Charity 502441, was formed in 1969. The concept was to stimulate public interest in the area to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historical and public interest. This ethos has remained the driving force that stimulates […]

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Wild Zoological Park

Advent IMpact | Michelle supports Wild Zoological Park in Halfpenny Green, West Midlands

As part of Advent IM’s Employee Supported Volunteering days, Michelle, Our Head of Training Academy, took the opportunity to support Wild Zoological Park in Halfpenny Green, West Midlands, which is a small, conservation-focused zoo offering immersive wildlife experiences across themed zones such as African Plains, Tropical House, and Woodland Walk. The park provides close-up encounters […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Advent IM Expands Training Academy with New Data and Security Courses

New courses in AI, data governance, and information security equip organisations with essential skills for today’s dynamic digital and compliance environment.   Advent IM Training Academy has expanded with a comprehensive set of new courses designed to support organisations across sectors in responding to increasing regulatory demands, digital transformation, and information governance challenges. The new […]

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Why Summer Holidays Are the Perfect Time for Security Reviews in Schools, Colleges and Universities

For private and independent schools, as well as colleges and universities, the summer holidays represent more than just a break for students and staff. They offer a critical window of opportunity to assess and strengthen security measures across the entire estate—without the challenges of day-to-day term-time operations. Too often, physical security can be treated as […]

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