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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

For details of our Red Teaming Services visit Red Teaming. In an increasingly complex world, where threats to security are ever-evolving, public sector organisations—especially within government and defence—face unique challenges. While cyber penetration testing has become a familiar and essential part of the security toolkit, there’s a parallel and equally critical need to conduct regular […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

The UK government has launched a new competition designed to encourage young people to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Read the full article here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Join the Advent IM team at ST24 Heathrow this November! Visit the team at Radisson Red Hotel, London Heathrow on 7th November to talk about your physical security requirements. Physical security measures are often overlooked in favour of IT security technology and solutions; but electronic security measures alone will not protect you or your information […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

From Commercial Director – Ellie Hurst In today’s digital environment, organisations face an ever-growing number of cybersecurity threats. From data breaches to ransomware, the need for comprehensive security solutions has never been greater. However, managing cybersecurity in-house, especially for large-scale projects like network security upgrades, incident response protocols, or compliance initiatives, can be challenging. As […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

When your organisation becomes the subject of negative news, it is crucial to respond effectively and strategically to minimise damage and rebuild stakeholder trust. Read Here.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

From Commercial Director and Cat Fanatic, Ellie Hurst Ah, Cyber Security Awareness Month—the time of year when we’re reminded (yet again) that our digital lives are just one click away from disaster. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “It won’t happen to me. I’ve got a password that’s 12 characters long and includes my dog’s […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised many industries, including insurance. By leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation, AI offers the insurance sector enhanced efficiency, improved customer service, and more precise risk assessments. However, along with these advantages come significant security hazards that must not be overlooked. The increasing reliance on AI in the insurance industry […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

There is relief that the cyber incident affecting Gloucestershire council is “nothing like” the hack suffered by neighbouring authority three years ago – and “was a case of its systems testing its own security”. Read Here.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Disney is reportedly phasing out its use of Slack following a significant data breach, with plans to migrate over to Microsoft Teams for internal communications and collaboration. The move comes after a July incident where hackers accessed Disney’s internal Slack archives to leak 1.1TB of sensitive information, exposing confidential company messages, project details and employee information. Read Here.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In August 2024, superstar Kylian Mbappe, forward for Real Madrid and France, found himself at the centre of an unexpected and unusual security breach. Mbappe had his Twitter (X) account hacked, with the attacker using it to post tweets about rival clubs (Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea), memes, and political opinions. The incident didn’t last for long, […]