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• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

We have been providing data protection training for many years and we know from experience that an organisation needs to have a good quality security and data protection mindset when it comes to the efficacy of its data protection and privacy practices; it needs to be second nature and clearly understood by all. This is […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Dozens of Minecraft-like mobile games downloaded by tens of millions of users from Google Play actually contained covert adware, McAfee has revealed. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.  

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the protection of intellectual property has become more important than ever. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs, used in commerce. The security of IP is critical for businesses and individuals alike, as it can […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

What are the driving forces behind data breaches in Local Governments in the UK? We already know that data breaches are an increasingly prevalent threat, so are organisations doing enough to prevent them? This video looks at the causes of the most common data breaches within UK Local Governments and what can be done to […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

There has been a marked increase in the number of organisations being notified of a breach, by external parties, according to Mandiant. The response indicated that the share of breaches notified by external parties has gone from 47% in 2021 to 63%.  External parties may be competitors, researchers, bad actors, or even customers. The last […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

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• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Two UK police forces have been reprimanded by the country’s data protection regulator after covertly recording over 200,000 phone calls with victims, witnesses and suspected perpetrators of crimes. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

We are thrilled to announce that our Managing Director, Mike Gillespie has won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Security Award’ in memory of George van Schalkwyk at The Security Institute  Awards. This prestigious award is a testament to Mike’s commitment to promoting and advancing the security industry. His expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication have contributed significantly […]