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• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The Arctic, once a remote expanse, is rapidly becoming a new frontier for geopolitical competition and national security. In a timely announcement yesterday (27th May 2025), Foreign Secretary David Lammy revealed the UK’s commitment to stepping up its efforts in the region, including leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to detect hostile state activity. This move, part […]

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog General

The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published this week outlines the UK’s continued commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing technological capability, and improving military readiness in a rapidly evolving global landscape. It presents a forward-looking strategy that requires resilience, adaptability, and secure collaboration across the entire defence ecosystem – from major primes to SME suppliers. Key […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently issued a sobering warning that should resonate deeply across every sector of the UK economy, especially those underpinning the critical national infrastructure (CNI). Launched at the CYBERUK conference, the NCSC’s report cautioned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will “almost certainly” exacerbate a “digital divide” in cybersecurity. This isn’t abstract […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In this episode, Advent IM Security Consultant, Michael Hayes, joins Mike Gillespie to explore Secure by Design, the common misconceptions around security vs. safety, and how organisations can build with security from the ground up. Watch the Full Episode Here; https://www.advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SBD-Podcast-Audio-v1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

A west London council has been reprimanded after personal details of more than 6,500 people including “sensitive” data about children was left online for almost two years. Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

A new malware campaign has been observed using TikTok’s viral nature and vast user base to spread information-stealing malware such as Vidar and StealC. Read via InfoSecurityMag.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The headlines are unsettling as the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) confirmed a significant data breach affecting individuals who have applied for legal aid in England and Wales since 2010. This isn’t merely a technical glitch; it’s a profound breach of trust, exposing deeply sensitive personal information and casting a harsh spotlight on the persistent issue […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something to consider for the future; it is now integrating itself into business in a variety of ways – it’s here and looks to be staying around awhile!  It promises innovation and being able to handle activities faster but at the same time is highlighting potential challenges from bias, […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Commercial drones offer new horizons for innovation in public services. The UK Government has a pivotal role in shaping regulation, infrastructure, and incentives to support wider adoption. With the right framework, this technology could fundamentally transform how the public sector operates. One example comes from the British Transport Police (BTP), which has become the first […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Learning at work isn’t always easy – but it’s always worth it. As part of Learning at Work Week, I’ve been reflecting on the different types of training I’ve taken part in over the last couple of years. Some were engaging and inspiring. Others… less so. But each one gave me something useful, and that’s […]