Tag: Cybersecurity

News and information from the Advent IM team.

Secure by Design in Government – Embedding Resilience into Public Service Delivery

Government departments sit at the nexus of citizen data, critical infrastructure, and regulatory responsibility. Public trust depends not just on service availability but on demonstrable assurance that personal information, operational data, and national functions are secured by default. For too long, security has been treated as a corrective measure: audits exposing weaknesses, programmes retrofitting controls […]

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Heathrow and the MUSE Cyberattack: More Than Just Airport Delays

When Heathrow and several other major European airports found themselves plunged into long queues, manual check-ins and delayed flights this September, the headlines focused on passenger disruption. The underlying story is more complex, and its implications reach far beyond irritated travellers. The disruption stemmed from a cyberattack on MUSE (Multi-User System Environment), a shared platform […]

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Insider Threats and GRC: When the Danger Comes from Within

by Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commerical Director Insider threats are the workplace equivalent of your cat suddenly deciding to attack your laptop while you’re on an important video call. 🐾 Predictable? Rarely. Disruptive? Always. Whether accidental or deliberate, insider threats can cause chaos in ways external hackers can only dream of. In the realm of Governance, […]

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ISO 42001: A New Standard for Trustworthy AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance

From Commercial Director, Ellie Hurst ASyI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a vital component of modern business, driving innovation and reshaping industries. From personalised customer experiences to optimised supply chains, AI has proven its transformative potential. But with this power comes the need for robust governance frameworks to ensure that AI […]

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MoD Cyberattack: Russian Hackers Expose Passwords, Spark Fears of Espionage and Operational Risks – Mike Gillespie, CEO, Advent IM

The recent announcement the Ministry of Defence has been hit by a major cyberattack and as a result has had a data breach where passwords belonging to nearly 600 employees were stolen and leaked onto the dark web. has raised a few eyebrows.  The attack is believed to have been carried out by Russian hackers […]

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