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New courses in AI, data governance, and information security equip organisations with essential skills for today’s dynamic digital and compliance environment. Advent IM Training Academy has expanded with a comprehensive set of new courses designed to support organisations across sectors in responding to increasing regulatory demands, digital transformation, and information governance challenges. The new […]
Read MoreFor private and independent schools, as well as colleges and universities, the summer holidays represent more than just a break for students and staff. They offer a critical window of opportunity to assess and strengthen security measures across the entire estate—without the challenges of day-to-day term-time operations. Too often, physical security can be treated as […]
Read MoreYou know that feeling when you’re trying to fix something, but end up making it ten times worse? Like when you go to ‘tidy’ the garage and suddenly it looks like a skip exploded. Well, we’ve managed to do something very similar in security — and it’s biting us back. Somewhere along the way, we […]
Read MoreAustralian flag carrier is investigating significant data theft of personal information for up to six million customers after a third-party platform used by its call centre was compromised Read via Computer Weekly.
Read MoreJoin us for a must-attend webinar on the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—the biggest shift in UK data law since GDPR. Gain practical insights into key changes, including automated decision-making, cookie rules, digital ID, and new ICO powers. We’ll explore what it means for sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, and defence, with expert […]
Read MoreWe’re proud to support #ArmedForcesDay, when the nation unites to honour the selfless service of the entire Armed Forces community. ©UK MOD Crown Copyright
Read MoreIn this episode, Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst are joined by Rebecca Stephenson, Lead Lecturer in Digital Pedagogy, and Penny Jackson, Director Strategy, Awareness & Engagement (Human Risk Management), to discuss the critical role of leadership, the limitations of traditional training, and why communication across the business matters more than ever. https://www.advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Culture-and-Leadership-Podcast-AUDIO.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
Read MoreWe’re supporting #ArmedForcesDay and #ReservistDay to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who put their country before themselves to protect our way of life. ©UK MOD Crown Copyright
Read MoreAll organisations with access to NHS patient data and systems are required to complete and publish a self-assessment using the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. This ensures compliance with the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards, which are designed to protect sensitive patient information and uphold robust data governance. Advent IM is proud to […]
Read MoreThe financial industry has been particularly affected by large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks for years, but the recent escalating sophistication of these attacks marks a shift, according to the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC). Read Here.
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