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WEBINAR | REGISTER NOW | Policy to Practice: Making Sense of the UK’s DUA Act 2025

Join us for a must-attend webinar on the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—the biggest shift in UK data law since GDPR. Gain practical insights into key changes, including automated decision-making, cookie rules, digital ID, and new ICO powers. We’ll explore what it means for sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, and defence, with expert […]

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PODCAST | What does it really take to build a strong cybersecurity culture?

In this episode, Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst are joined by Rebecca Stephenson, Lead Lecturer in Digital Pedagogy, and Penny Jackson, Director Strategy, Awareness & Engagement (Human Risk Management), to discuss the critical role of leadership, the limitations of traditional training, and why communication across the business matters more than ever. https://www.advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Culture-and-Leadership-Podcast-AUDIO.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

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Advent IM Achieves NHS Data Protection Toolkit Compliance, Demonstrating Commitment to Data Security Excellence

All organisations with access to NHS patient data and systems are required to complete and publish a self-assessment using the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. This ensures compliance with the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards, which are designed to protect sensitive patient information and uphold robust data governance. Advent IM is proud to […]

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AI in the Arctic – UK’s Dual Challenge of National Security and Data Privacy

The Arctic, once a remote expanse, is rapidly becoming a new frontier for geopolitical competition and national security. In a timely announcement yesterday (27th May 2025), Foreign Secretary David Lammy revealed the UK’s commitment to stepping up its efforts in the region, including leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to detect hostile state activity. This move, part […]

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Strategic Defence Review 2025 – What It Means for Defence Suppliers and Manufacturers

The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published this week outlines the UK’s continued commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing technological capability, and improving military readiness in a rapidly evolving global landscape. It presents a forward-looking strategy that requires resilience, adaptability, and secure collaboration across the entire defence ecosystem – from major primes to SME suppliers. Key […]

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The Widening Cyber Digital Divide: AI’s Impact on UK Critical Infrastructure

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently issued a sobering warning that should resonate deeply across every sector of the UK economy, especially those underpinning the critical national infrastructure (CNI). Launched at the CYBERUK conference, the NCSC’s report cautioned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will “almost certainly” exacerbate a “digital divide” in cybersecurity. This isn’t abstract […]

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NEW PODCAST | Secure by Design: A Mindset Shift, Not a Checkbox

In this episode, Advent IM Security Consultant, Michael Hayes, joins Mike Gillespie to explore Secure by Design, the common misconceptions around security vs. safety, and how organisations can build with security from the ground up. Watch the Full Episode Here; https://www.advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SBD-Podcast-Audio-v1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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