Tag: Risk Management
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Secure by Design in Government – Embedding Resilience into Public Service Delivery
- 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 […]
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Schools Are Engaged – But Not Fully Prepared
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Cybersecurity is now on the agenda for almost every UK school, with 95-98% of schools that took part in the ‘Cyber security breaches survey 2025: education institutions findings’ understand that cybersecurity is discussed at board or governor level. However, in this same report, there’s suggestions that awareness and preparedness don’t always keep up with the […]
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Dexter’s Halloween Survival Code, for Security People Who Prefer Fewer Bodies
- 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 […]
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Supplier auditing for UK data centres — securing contracts, governance and customer confidence
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Data centres are only as resilient as the ecosystem that supports them. Behind the racks and cooling systems sits a long supply chain: managed service providers, contractors, software vendors, facilities engineers, and sub-contractors. Each one is a potential weak point. For customers, the question is simple: how do I know my provider’s suppliers are not […]
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Heathrow and the MUSE Cyberattack: More Than Just Airport Delays
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
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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Advent IM in Action: Proven Security & Compliance Expertise
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Amid the landscape we navigate today, security isn’t just about compliance – it’s about managing risk and making it work for your business. At Advent IM, we help organisations across sectors tackle every aspect of security, from information and physical protection to GRC and business continuity. Our collaborative approach empowers teams, builds lasting practices, and […]
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Insider Threats and GRC: When the Danger Comes from Within
- 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, […]
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**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM wins Defence Sector Security Innovation Award
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
**PRESS RELEASE** Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor Blackburn 0121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 17/09/2024 Advent IM wins Defence Sector Security Innovation Award Winners of the JOSCAR SME innovation Award Audience Choice award, Advent IM are an independent information security consultancy. Their assurance and security risk management services strengthen UK Defence resilience through Secure by Design […]
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BLOG: The Significance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Ensuring Information Security
- 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 […]
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NEW PODCAST – Secure by Design (SbD): Risk & Resilience ft. Kingston Technology
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
RISK AND BUSINESS: Secure by Design (SbD): Risk & Resilience Secure by Design (SbD) is a methodology that is increasingly being adopted across industries including Police, Government and MOD. Secure by Design (SbD) as an approach, is the requirement in systems and application engineering where security is considered a fundamental aspect of the design process rather […]
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