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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

It is the time of year when we turn over a new leaf and try to put plans in place to improve ourselves in the coming year. 2024 could be the year you get your arms around Governance, Risk and Compliance and related security needs! We have some ideas to get you started into a […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

The Silent Threat: Unveiling the Menace of Zero-Click Malware New cyber security threats emerge with alarming regularity. One such stealthy adversary that has gained prominence in recent times is zero-click malware. Unlike traditional malware that requires user interaction, zero-click malware operates silently, exploiting vulnerabilities without any action from the user. In this blog post, we […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

What a year it has been! At the start of 2023, we celebrated our 20th birthday. When we reflect on the last 20 years, we wonder at how significantly the world has changed since we were a small start-up in an Enterprise Centre. Cyber has entered the mainstream; no longer a niche, the reserve of […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

Data Protection Day is the 28th of January 2024! Every year the Consciously Incompetent Productions team at Coombswood Studios makes a classic tongue-in-cheek video for Data Protection Day and 2024 is no exception… Watch this space for news!  

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

The UK is at high risk of a “catastrophic” ransomware attack, with the government ill-prepared to deal with this threat, according to a new Parliamentary report. Read the full article via InfoSecurityMag.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

The ransomware group AlphV/BlackCat has claimed responsibility for the data breach and a second incident involving the company. Read Here.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Campaigners raised alarm bells today after the Ministry of Defence signed a £17 million contract with Silicon Valley defence tech startup Anduril. Read via MorningStar.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

As we gear up for the Advent IM Training Academy launch in February 2024, we want to give you a first look at what to expect from us. The aim of establishing the Advent IM training academy is to provide an independent dedicated and specialised learning environment that fosters skill development, knowledge enhancement and personal […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

In the grand scheme of things, managing a security project can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle – entertaining for onlookers, but potentially disastrous for you. Enter the unsung heroes of the digital realm: security consultancy firms. Buckle up for a whimsical ride as we uncover why outsourcing your security […]