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News and information from the Advent IM team.
How security innovation is redefining public sector efficiency and service delivery
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog Advent IM News
Digital transformation is vital for modernising public services, especially those that have a large impact on citizens lives and wellbeing, such as the NHS and HMRC, driving unparalleled improvements in efficiency, service delivery, and long-term resilience. Read the full article by Advent IM CEO, Mike Gillespie, here. Find Advent IM at Government Transformation Conference on 5-6th November […]
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Cheshire and Merseyside ICS selects cyber security platform
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (ICS) has selected a healthcare cyber security platform to strengthen its defences following an increase in disruptive attacks on UK healthcare systems. Read Here.
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**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Expands Leadership Team with New Board Appointments
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Expands Leadership Team with New Board Appointments Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn +44 (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 29.10.24 New Leadership Additions show Advent IM are Poised for Continued Growth & Innovation within Security Industry Independent Information GRC, Security Consultancy and Training Provider, Advent IM, are […]
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Data bill will boost NHS and police access to data, says government
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The Data Use and Access Bill will pave the way for sharing medical records across the NHS and give police the ability to access databases without having to manually log the reasons for their use. Read Here.
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New Podcast | Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap: The Future of Outsourced Security Solutions
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog General
Listen in to the latest edition of the Risk & Business Podcast, which is available on all audio platforms and in video form on YouTube! In today’s fast-evolving threat landscape, organisations are struggling to fill critical cyber roles, making skilled talent harder to find. In this episode, we are joined by Advent IM Head of […]
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Why Cybersecurity Awareness is Everyone’s Responsibility in an organisation.
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
In today’s digital age, there are increasing reports of cyber threats and data breaches, making cybersecurity a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. A common misconception is that cybersecurity is of no concern to an organisation’s entire staff, but instead, just the IT department. The reality is that every individual within an organisation plays […]
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50,000 Files Exposed in Nidec Ransomware Attack
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A ransomware attack in August 2024 has led to the theft of more than 50,000 business and internal documents from Nidec’s Vietnam-based subsidiary, Nidec Precision (NPCV), the company has confirmed. Read Here.
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Developer pockets $2M in savings from going cloud-free
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The web software biz that decided to exit the cloud after racking up a huge bill says it has saved almost $2 million in its first “clean year” after making the switch to on-prem, and has already recouped the costs of the extra hardware it needed. Read Here.
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SIM Swap Scams: How Attackers Hijack Your Phone and How to Protect Yourself
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
A SIM swap attack, also known as SIM swapping, SIM hijacking, or a port-out scam, is a type of identity theft where a fraudster convinces a mobile carrier to transfer a victim’s phone number to a new SIM card controlled by the attacker. By doing this, the attacker can take over the victim’s mobile number […]
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Microsoft reveals 600M daily cyberattacks in alarming report
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The report highlights that Microsoft’s customers have faced a staggering 600 million attacks daily from cybercriminals and nation-states. Read Here.
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