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• 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Obsolescence is more than just outdated tech—it’s a critical risk affecting industries worldwide.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Obsolescence is the process by which a product, system, or component becomes outdated and no longer viable for use due to advancements in technology, regulatory changes, or the depletion of manufacturing resources.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 […]

• 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Obsolescence is more than just outdated tech—it’s a critical risk affecting industries worldwide.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
• Industry News

Oracle has denied suffering a cyberattack and a data breach, following claims from a hacker to have stolen millions of records from company servers. Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Advent IM Blog

We’re excited to announce the launch of our bite-size security training videos, part of the Advent IM Training Academy—designed to make security and data protection simple, accessible, and relevant for everyone in your organisation. Security awareness is no longer just for IT teams. Whether you work in marketing, HR, finance, or any other department, understanding […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

The free movement of personal data between the UK and the European Union (EU) has been underpinned by the EU’s adequacy ruling, which acknowledges the UK’s data protection standards as comparable to those of the EU. Originally granted on 28 June 2021, this decision was due to expire on 27 June 2025. However, a recent […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

In this episode, Mike Gillespie is joined by Advent IM Security Consultant, Michael Hayes, as they explore the evolving role of technology in policing, from data-driven decision-making to the adoption of AI. We discuss the benefits and challenges of digital systems in law enforcement, the significance of the NPCC AI Covenant, and the ethical and […]

• 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 […]