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News and information from the Advent IM team.

Cookie Compliance and the Latest UK ICO Developments: Implications for Security and Data Protection for UK Businesses

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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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 […]

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The Importance of Red Teaming for Government and Defence: Ensuring Comprehensive Security

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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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 […]

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Security TWENTY | Physical Security Event | We are Exhibiting!

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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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 […]

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Outsourcing Cybersecurity Projects: Why It’s the Smart Choice for Modern Businesses

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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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 […]

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**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM wins Defence Sector Security Innovation Award 

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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**PRESS RELEASE**   Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor Blackburn  0121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 17/09/2024  Advent IM wins Defence Sector Security Innovation Award  Winners of the JOSCAR SME innovation Award Audience Choice award, Advent IM are an independent information security consultancy. Their assurance and security risk management services strengthen UK Defence resilience through Secure by Design […]

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Advent IM wins SME Innovation Award Audience Choice at JOSCAR LIVE!

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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We are pleased to share that Advent IM has won the JOSCAR SME Innovation Award Audience Choice at the recent  JOSCAR LIVE event in Farnborough, beating off four other competitors to take the top slot. The result came after our MD, Mike Gillespie, used his 3-minute pitch to highlight the importance of the Secure by […]

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ADVENT IM BLOG | Should You Pay for Online Privacy?

  • by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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In today’s digital age, our online activities leave a trail of data that can be collected, analysed, and used for various purposes, from targeted advertising to identity theft. This raises the question: should we pay for online privacy?  The argument for paying for online privacy often focusses on the idea that free services are funded […]

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