Category: Advent IM Blog

News and information from the Advent IM team.

Safer Internet Day 2024 Blog

Using the internet can be an amazing thing… but can also be dangerous. As a newcomer in security, I’ve been able to understand that my previous actions left me at risk of my data being available to anyone! For Safer Internet Day, this blog will cover how you can have not just a safer day, […]

Read More

Barking Mad | DPD24

In this year’s edition from Consciously Incompetent Productions, we’re excited to bring to you Barking Mad! A spin off from Breaking Bad, as we discuss all things Data Protection in a light hearted but serious way.   Click Here to watch the full video!

Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Human Error Ranks No.1 Reason for Security Breaches

  Media Contact: Miek Gillespie  (0) 121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 01.02.24 Human Error Ranks No.1 Reason for Security Breaches   Just Less than One Fifth of UK Businesses Provide Security Training to Prevent Data Breaches…   Recent research shows that the cost of a data breach is sky rocketing, year-by-year, and 2024 will be […]

Read More

First Year in the Security Industry!

As of today, I’ve officially worked one year within the security industry so here is everything that I have learned along the way! The Open University When I first started off, I didn’t really know what to expect – my initial impressions were that anything cybersecurity related was boring and far too complicated to understand, […]

Read More

Frosty the Firewall: Chillin’ Tips for a Secure Christmas

Whilst Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it is also a very dangerous time as well. Typically, in December the cyber-crime rate tends to spike and according to the GovTech report 2023 isn’t going to be any different. Here are some ways in which you could tighten up your security and reduce […]

Read More

Successfully Navigating the Complex Waters of Supply Chain Information Security Risk Management

In today’s interconnected and digitally driven business landscape, supply chain and third-party information security risk management have become critical components of a company’s overall cybersecurity strategy. As organisations continue to expand their networks and rely on external partners for various services, the potential vulnerabilities also increase. This is where the expertise of independent consultants can […]

Read More

Zero-click exploits; what you need to know

The Silent Threat: Unveiling the Menace of Zero-Click Malware New cyber security threats emerge with alarming regularity. One such stealthy adversary that has gained prominence in recent times is zero-click malware. Unlike traditional malware that requires user interaction, zero-click malware operates silently, exploiting vulnerabilities without any action from the user. In this blog post, we […]

Read More

Advent IM Case Studies: Security Outsourcing (Episode #2)

Advent IM Managing Director features in Episode 2 of ‘Advent IM Case Studies’ to discuss security outsourcing with a central government client. If you are an organisation that needs proven yet non-permanent security expertise for initiating or completing projects, Advent IM Outsource is a perfect solution. As one of the UK’s leading independent security consultancies, […]

Read More