Tag: security blog

• 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

When we talk about information security and data protection, the conversation almost always pivots to digital: firewalls, phishing, ransomware, cloud storage. But what about the reams of paper sitting in desk drawers, filing cabinets, or recycling bins? Too often, non-digital records are forgotten, and that oversight could very well be your downfall.   Non-Digital ≠ […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Recent revelations have uncovered that spyware applications, such as Spyzie, have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of Android users and thousands of iPhone users. These applications, often termed ‘spouseware’, have been found leaking email addresses, text messages, call logs, photographs, and other sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the individuals […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The NIS2 Directive is the EU’s latest and most comprehensive effort to enhance cybersecurity across critical sectors. But with the UK no longer an EU member state, many businesses might assume that NIS2 is irrelevant to them. The reality, however, is very different. Despite Brexit, NIS2 has far-reaching implications for UK organisations, particularly those operating […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

From Advent IM Commercial Director, Ellie Hurst ASyI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the UK, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, the rapid adoption of AI technologies necessitates a robust Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework to navigate the complex landscape of ethical, legal, and operational challenges. The Surge of AI […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Physical security can often be overlooked in all organisations, in favour of cybersecurity. However, some organisations, in particular universities, should not be brushing it under the carpet. In this blog, we’re going to discuss some personal experiences with different university physical security systems and what we can do to improve current measures. University Scenario 1 […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

This article piqued my interest –Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers | WIRED – especially “…privacy experts say they are concerned about the overall lack of transparency and debate about the use of AI in public spaces”. We seem to now be in a world where AI is the […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

In the grand scheme of things, managing a security project can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle – entertaining for onlookers, but potentially disastrous for you. Enter the unsung heroes of the digital realm: security consultancy firms. Buckle up for a whimsical ride as we uncover why outsourcing your security […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Are you somebody who leaves their house door unlocked? No? Well then, you need to repeat the same security measures on your computer systems and networks! A backdoor is an undocumented way of gaining access to a computer system or process specifically installed on a system to compromise software at a later date. A backdoor […]