Category: Advent IM Blog

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

by Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commerical Director Insider threats are the workplace equivalent of your cat suddenly deciding to attack your laptop while you’re on an important video call. 🐾 Predictable? Rarely. Disruptive? Always. Whether accidental or deliberate, insider threats can cause chaos in ways external hackers can only dream of. In the realm of Governance, […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commerical Director This year’s Data Protection Day has passed, but the principles it champions are more relevant than ever. In today’s digital world, where data drives decisions, fuels innovation, and strengthens customer relationships, organisations must prioritise safeguarding the information entrusted to them. For businesses in the UK, the Data Protection Act 2018—aligned […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog General

Welcome back to another Data Protection Day! If you’re in the United States, you might know it as Data Privacy Day. While the names differ depending on where you are, both terms highlight crucial aspects of how we manage and secure personal data. Data Protection vs. Data Privacy: What’s the Difference? Though closely related, data […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

From Commercial Director, Ellie Hurst ASyI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a vital component of modern business, driving innovation and reshaping industries. From personalised customer experiences to optimised supply chains, AI has proven its transformative potential. But with this power comes the need for robust governance frameworks to ensure that AI […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commercial Director. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) often gets a bad rap. It’s seen as bureaucratic, restrictive, and an endless list of policies and procedures that stifle creativity and slow organisations down. But this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. Done right, GRC is not a straitjacket—it’s a lifejacket, providing the […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The recent VW Group data breach exposed sensitive information of over 800,000 electric vehicle owners, highlighting a critical flaw in the industry’s data management practices. As the automotive industry evolves toward electric and smart vehicles, data privacy is becoming a paramount concern. Cariad, a Volkswagen subsidiary focused on automotive software, reportedly exposed sensitive data from […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Join host Mike Gillespie as he dives into bold predictions for the 2025 security landscape with Advent IM directors Ellie Hurst and Dave Wharton. From evolving ransomware tactics and cloud computing advancements to the transformative role of AI, this episode delivers expert insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the digital world. Stay ahead of […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In a disheartening event that sent ripples through the Pokémon card community, Randolph, the owner of Ace Grading – a Pokémon card grading company – recently experienced a targeted break-in at his facility. Despite visible distress, Randolph has admirably taken ownership of the situation and is determined to rebuild trust with his community while strengthening […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The recent announcement the Ministry of Defence has been hit by a major cyberattack and as a result has had a data breach where passwords belonging to nearly 600 employees were stolen and leaked onto the dark web. has raised a few eyebrows.  The attack is believed to have been carried out by Russian hackers […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s. Click Here to read the FULL Security Think Tank Article by Mike Gillespie and […]