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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, more commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law, has received Royal Assent after a gruelling six-year campaign by Figen Murray, the mother of Martyn Hett, after who the law has been named. Martyn was one of 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack in 2017, and the public […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

For decades, information assurance in UK policing has relied heavily on accreditation processes and the Risk Management and Accreditation Document Set (RMADS). While these frameworks provided a degree of structure, they often fell short in agility, technical relevance, and real-world application. In response to evolving threats and the changing landscape of digital policing, Secure by […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s cyber security minister Feryal Clark announces a cyber security code of governance for UK businesses to follow Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

Join Isabel Forkin, Managing Consultant at BSI Digital Trust Consulting, as she teams up with D3IP and Advent IM for a practical session on meeting MOD Secure by Design requirements. 🗓 Wednesday 14 May 2025 🕛 12:00pm 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYz6BHU8 This expert-led webinar will explore how suppliers can meet Secure by Design expectations through […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The financial services sector is under intensifying pressure to demonstrate resilience against operational disruptions and cyber threats. As the regulatory landscape evolves, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is rapidly emerging as a key benchmark in ICT risk management and third-party oversight. While DORA is an EU regulation, its implications for UK financial firms—particularly those […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Concord Orthopaedics said it experienced a significant data security incident in November that compromised the sensitive personal information of more than 65,000 individuals. Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

Obsolescence is more than just outdated tech—it’s a critical risk affecting industries worldwide. From aerospace and defence to rail and government, this podcast dives into the challenges of aging systems, counterfeit threats, and global supply chain disruptions. Join industry experts as we explore how professionals at every level—engineers, managers, and security specialists—can tackle obsolescence, mitigate […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has become an indispensable pillar of resilience in the face of modern threats. Nowhere is this truer than within the United Kingdom’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), where vulnerabilities can have cascading effects on public safety, economic stability, and national security. However, despite advances in cybersecurity and risk management, the UK’s […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Tech giant Oracle is facing criticism for how it’s handling two seemingly separate data breaches. Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

Obsolescence is the process by which a product, system, or component becomes outdated and no longer viable for use due to advancements in technology, regulatory changes, or the depletion of manufacturing resources. In sectors like defence, aerospace, and critical manufacturing, obsolescence can pose substantial risks to operational integrity, security, and innovation. Take this as an […]