Category: Advent IM News
News and information from the Advent IM team.
ICO fines HIV Scotland for email data protection breach
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM News
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined the charity HIV Scotland £10,000 for a breach of data protection law through an emailing. It sent an email in February 2020 to 105 people which included patient advocates representing people living in Scotland with HIV. All the email addresses were visible to all recipients, and 65 of […]
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Mike Gillespie Braved The Shave
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog Advent IM News
On Sunday the 31st of October Mike Gillespie Braved the Shave on the 4th anniversary of his Mum’s death. “My mum was both a mother and a friend to me, and gave so much of herself, selflessly, to help, support, and look after so many people in her life including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren […]
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Press Release: Ex-Veterans at Advent IM announced as finalists at the stunning British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2021
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News
**PRESS RELEASE** Media Contact: Ellie Hurst +44 (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 01 Nov 2021 Ex-Veterans at Advent IM announced as finalists at the stunning British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2021 After a testing year, Advent IM are thrilled to announce that not one, but two team members have made the shortlist for the […]
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We are now live on YouTube!
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM News General
Today is the day we re launched our youtube chanel! The first video is live and this video discusses the ICO and how to avoid becoming a number in the ICO statistics This video is part of our #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth 8 part short video series to mark Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021 and coincide with our […]
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Advent IM’s, Armed Forces Covenant officially issued today
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News
Advent IM’s, Armed Forces Covenant officially issued today. Leading Independent Information Security Consultancy, Advent IM, has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. This officially pledges continued support to the Armed Services Community. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation to those who serve or who have served, and their families, that […]
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Security Think Tank x Mike Gillespie : In 2021, enable, empower and entrust your users
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog Advent IM News
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Read via ComputerWeekly.
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Cybersecurity – Are Smart Buildings and its Data Vulnerable to Malware Attacks?
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News Industry News
As more and more of a building’s functions are automated and controlled via smart technology systems, has cybersecurity been an afterthought? Read Mike Gillespie’s article in TWINFM.com
Read MoreVisit the Advent Advent Calendar for a #security tip per day!
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News
We publish a tip a day on our Advent Advent Calendar. Check back every morning to see what we have for you.
Read MoreSIRO Training update
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News
For those of you seeking Public Sector Senior Information Risk Owner Training, our January course is now full, please check the other dates through the year on our training page to find a suitable slot. If have any problems or questions just let know… 0121 559 6699 | bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk
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28 Days Later? – Professional Security Magazine – Mike Gillespie
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM News
Things in security have changed as a result of the pandemic, writes the information security awareness trainer and consultant Mike Gillespie, of Advent IM. Read via Professional Security Magazine
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