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• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Industry News

Detectives confirmed officers were “liaising with other European law enforcement partners” to determine whether the blaze was linked to similar incidents on the continent. Read via Sky News.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Advent IM Blog

Let’s face it: supply chains are a lot like cats. Unpredictable, occasionally troublesome, and yet, if something goes wrong, everyone notices. Imagine your feline friend knocking over a vase (in my case its almost always my mic) during a Teams call – chaos ensues. Now, replace the vase (or mic)  with your company’s data and […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

US Department of Defense (DoD) officials have been empowered to better assess defense contractors’ cybersecurity protections with the finalization of the latest version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Read the full article here.

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

Motorists have been urged not to scan QR codes to pay for parking in Coventry. Scammers have been placing bogus stickers on pay-and-display machines across the city, prompting a warning to ‘stay alert.’ Read Here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Introduction As businesses in the UK continue to operate in an increasingly digital environment, compliance with cookie regulations has become a critical aspect of ensuring both data protection and cybersecurity. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) remains vigilant in enforcing the rules around cookies, especially in the wake of significant changes in data protection laws […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

For details of our Red Teaming Services visit Red Teaming. In an increasingly complex world, where threats to security are ever-evolving, public sector organisations—especially within government and defence—face unique challenges. While cyber penetration testing has become a familiar and essential part of the security toolkit, there’s a parallel and equally critical need to conduct regular […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

The UK government has launched a new competition designed to encourage young people to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Read the full article here.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Join the Advent IM team at ST24 Heathrow this November! Visit the team at Radisson Red Hotel, London Heathrow on 7th November to talk about your physical security requirements. Physical security measures are often overlooked in favour of IT security technology and solutions; but electronic security measures alone will not protect you or your information […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

From Commercial Director – Ellie Hurst In today’s digital environment, organisations face an ever-growing number of cybersecurity threats. From data breaches to ransomware, the need for comprehensive security solutions has never been greater. However, managing cybersecurity in-house, especially for large-scale projects like network security upgrades, incident response protocols, or compliance initiatives, can be challenging. As […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

When your organisation becomes the subject of negative news, it is crucial to respond effectively and strategically to minimise damage and rebuild stakeholder trust. Read Here.