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NEW PODCAST: Shaping the Future: Empowering Women in the Security Industry
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Welcome back to another episode of the Advent IM, Risk and Business Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Liz Lloyd, Professional Security Magazine, back to inspire and encourage women into the security industry. Following yet another successful Women in Security Awards hosted in London in September, Liz continues to raise awareness of women in the […]
Read MoreSilent Night, Free Insight! | Advent IM Client Giveaway | Christmas 2024
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Silent Night, Free Insight! TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 2024 The 2024 giveaway is a virtual consultation with Mike Gillespie for two hours without a report on a security project, challenge or issue chosen in advance by the client. The giveaway as a service would normally cost £350. There is no cash alternative to this. No […]
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NEW | IAO Training Winter Package including FULL COURSE CUSTOMISATION worth £950!
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
We are excited to announce a fantastic training offer for Information Asset Owners (IAOs) at all levels! Whether you’re just starting your journey as an IAO or are looking to strengthen your expertise, our comprehensive IAO Training Courses are now available as a special package deal. What’s Included? IAO Essentials: Build a solid foundation and […]
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The Insider Threat
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
First of all, what we need to understand is, what is an insider threat? An insider threat is a person who has authorised access to an organisation’s systems, data, or facilities, but who misuses that access to harm the organisation. This could include: Stealing sensitive information: This could be anything from customer data to trade […]
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CASE STUDY | MOD SECURE BY DESIGN (SBD)
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
NEW Advent IM Client Case Study on MOD Secure by Design (SbD). In this case study, Mike Gillespie, Advent IM CEO, explores the SbD methodology for risk assurance and highlights its successful adoption by a Defence client in 2024. For many years the methodology used by the MOD to manage the risk to systems, applications […]
Read MoreSurveillance vs. Support: The Bossware Balancing Act
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
Bossware refers to software tools and applications used by employers to monitor and manage employee performance, particularly in remote or hybrid work settings. These tools often include features like time tracking, screen monitoring, activity logging, and productivity analytics. While intended to enhance accountability and efficiency, bossware has sparked debates over privacy, trust, and employee autonomy. […]
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Why UK Private and Independent Schools Have Become a Target for Cybercriminals
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Why UK Private and Independent Schools Have Become a Target for Cybercriminals We work extensively in the private and independent school sector and have noticed that over the past five years, UK private and independent schools have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. As these institutions become more reliant on digital platforms for […]
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Remembrance Day 2024
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
Australia vows to ban social media for children under 16
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. Read via Reuters.
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SMEs: The Ransomware Road Less Travelled (But Highly Exploited!)
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
SMEs: The Ransomware Road Less Travelled (But Highly Exploited!) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) often think they’re the little fish in a big pond. With cybercriminals focusing on larger enterprises, why would anyone bother with them, right? Wrong. In fact, many SMEs are prime targets for ransomware attacks, and their supply chains might be the […]
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