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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Industry News

WhatsApp has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability it believes was exploited in a sophisticated attack. Read via InfoSecurityMag.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Amid the landscape we navigate today, security isn’t just about compliance – it’s about managing risk and making it work for your business. At Advent IM, we help organisations across sectors tackle every aspect of security, from information and physical protection to GRC and business continuity. Our collaborative approach empowers teams, builds lasting practices, and […]

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

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 […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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Get Ready to Ramble: Kidderminster to Shrewsbury for Mental Health UK!  Continue to support via Just Giving. The walking boots have been strapped on and the challenge is complete! Five brave (or perhaps slightly mad) souls – Jon, Jon, Mike, Simon, and George – took on an epic journey, lacing up to tackle a whopping […]

• 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 Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

For private and independent schools, as well as colleges and universities, the summer holidays represent more than just a break for students and staff. They offer a critical window of opportunity to assess and strengthen security measures across the entire estate—without the challenges of day-to-day term-time operations. Too often, physical security can be treated as […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

You know that feeling when you’re trying to fix something, but end up making it ten times worse? Like when you go to ‘tidy’ the garage and suddenly it looks like a skip exploded. Well, we’ve managed to do something very similar in security — and it’s biting us back. Somewhere along the way, we […]

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

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 […]