Category: Advent IM News

News and information from the Advent IM team.

The Rising Threats to UK Critical National Infrastructure — and Why Cyber Resilience Matters More Than Ever

The UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) — the systems that keep our energy, water, transport, healthcare, finance, and digital services running — is under increasing cyber pressure. From ransomware disrupting hospital operations to supply chain breaches halting manufacturing, the threat landscape has grown both in frequency and impact. As the government prepares to introduce the […]

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Facial Recognition in the Spotlight: Advent IM Responds with New Compliance Review

**PRESS RELEASE** Facial Recognition in the Spotlight: Advent IM Responds with New Compliance Review Advent IM Unveils Facial Recognition Technology Audit Compliance Review Service to Support Police and Wider Public and Private Sector Organisations in Meeting Data Protection Standards.   Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor Blackburn  +44 (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 27.10.25 Advent IM, […]

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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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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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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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