Tag: GRC

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

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 […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Policing occupies a uniquely sensitive space: it must secure intelligence sources, digital evidence, and highly personal data, while maintaining public trust in proportionate and lawful handling of information. Security lapses do not just expose data – they risk undermining investigations, prosecutions, and confidence in law enforcement. Secure by Design provides a blueprint for policing organisations […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Who is Dexter? Dexter Morgan is a fictional blood-spatter analyst for Miami Metro who moonlights as a vigilante killer. He follows a strict set of rules, “the Code,” to target only proven murderers and to avoid getting caught. Morally thorny, yes, but the interesting bit for us is the discipline. He survives by sticking to […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Governance We have said so many times that in an increasingly interconnected world, organisations rely on complex supply chains to deliver goods and services. It has become words people have seen so many times, they hardly take notice any more but it is true. While this collaboration brings innovation and efficiency, it also introduces a […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

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, […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commerical Director This year’s Data Protection Day has passed, but the principles it champions are more relevant than ever. In today’s digital world, where data drives decisions, fuels innovation, and strengthens customer relationships, organisations must prioritise safeguarding the information entrusted to them. For businesses in the UK, the Data Protection Act 2018—aligned […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Ellie Hurst ASYi, Commercial Director. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) often gets a bad rap. It’s seen as bureaucratic, restrictive, and an endless list of policies and procedures that stifle creativity and slow organisations down. But this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. Done right, GRC is not a straitjacket—it’s a lifejacket, providing the […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Information security plays a crucial role in the domains of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Let’s break down its place and significance in each of these areas: Governance Strategic Alignment: Information Security Policies: Establishing and enforcing security policies that align with organisational objectives. Leadership Involvement: Ensuring that information security is a board-level concern, with active […]

• 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 […]