Category: General

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog General

Ambulance trusts run at the sharp end of healthcare: life-or-death decisions, stretched resources and a heavy reliance on digital systems for dispatch, patient records and remote monitoring. The new Cyber Security & Resilience Bill (CSRB) — recently introduced into Parliament — is designed to harden the UK’s public services against escalating cyber threats. For ambulance […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog Advent IM News General

**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 […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog General

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 […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog Advent IM News General

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 […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Australian flag carrier is investigating significant data theft of personal information for up to six million customers after a third-party platform used by its call centre was compromised Read via Computer Weekly.

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog General

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 […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

In recent months, several organisations have experienced significant data breaches, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive strategies, particularly in employee training. In late November 2024, Krispy Kreme faced a cyberattack that disrupted its online ordering system across parts of the United States. The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging the theft […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

More than half of global organizations have suffered an operational technology (OT) incident over the past 12 months, according to the SANS Institute. Read via InfoSecurityMag.

• 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 Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Labour plans to implement the 50 recommendations set out by entrepreneur Matt Clifford to boost the use of AI in the UK Read the full story via Computer Weekly.